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Title: QGH Cook
Department: Health
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 300
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $ 80,924 to $91,843 per year, 37.5 hour/week shift schedule
Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: October 17, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Food Services, the QGH Cook provides food services for hospital cafeteria and patients within established guidelines, and according to the food safety standards for healthcare settings. The incumbent ensures that the food production is done according to food safe practice guidelines as determined by the Food Safety Code of Practice for Canada’s Foodservice Industry. The Cook also ensures that food service and facilities are presented to the general public in a way that is representative of a Hospital that meets Accreditation Council Standards.
Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for preparing all foods to be served to patients and at the cafeteria, using safe food practices. The Cook is also responsible for the accuracy of patient trays and must be highly familiar with the existing therapeutic diet orders and allergen risks. The position may also be required to deliver foods to the patients during times of staff shortages.
Qualifications
The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a cooking certificate at a culinary school or “Red Seal” certification along with at least five (5) years cooking experience. A Food Safe Certificate or the willingness to achieve one during employment is also required. Experience in a health care institution or equivalent setting is an asset. Experience in a hotel or other tourism food service establishment is also an asset. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
- Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
- Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
- Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
- Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Company
Company
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.
