Cook - 004-2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under general supervision, the Cook performs a variety of food preparation duties in an efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. This includes but is not limited to cleaning surfaces, equipment, dishes and utensils; prepping and assembling food and beverages; assembling and dissembling food trays; as well as delivering and picking up food, as required. The incumbent must be prepared to work early and late hours in a high-pressure work environment, being efficient and knowledgeable about food preparation needs, and following all safety and food handling procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Remain flexible and perform any combination of the below duties to maintain kitchen work areas.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, wash them by hand and then place in racks to be cleaned by dishwashing machine.
• Once dishwasher cycle has been completed, dry and stack clean dishes.
• Ensure equipment, utensils, and surfaces are kept in clean orderly condition.
• Wash all surfaces including worktables, walls, refrigerators, countertops and shelves.
• Remove trash and bring it to industrial bins.
• Sweep and wash floors daily.
• Handwash pots, pans, and trays.
• Load or unload trucks with food supplies.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage work areas as required.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, packaging, and serving, as required.
• Wash and peel vegetables, using a knife or peeling machine.
• Chop ingredients, separate portions, weigh cuts, prepare cold foods and shellfish, slice meat, prepare prebaked goods and make salads.
• Assemble and dissemble food trays, as required.
• Deliver and pick up food and food trays, required.
• Support Meals on Wheels operations, if applicable.
• Ensure proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation and food preparation standards. 
• Perform customer service duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as required

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of one (1) year of cooking experience required.
• High School Diploma or Grade 12 GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a Food Handling Course.
• Valid class 5 Driver's License & Clean Driver's Abstract is required
• Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required
  
• Working experience in the healthcare, childcare, or school industry is preferred.
• Experience in First Nations community is a definite asset
• Accommodations and Relocation not provided

ABOUT FORT MCKAY

The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Closing Date:  Open until filled
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*Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous  status in your application.