Posted 14 months ago
Relief Cafeteria Cook
@ Sagamok Anishnawbek
Sagamok, Ontario
Overview
Sagamok Anishnawbek is hiring a per diem relief cafeteria cook to prepare and serve culturally appropriate breakfasts and lunches at Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik, catering meetings when needed. The role also supports school nutrition and food sovereignty programming, and requires a Safe Food Handlers Certificate and First Aid/CPR, with a vulnerable sector check before starting. Benefits are listed for full-time staff only.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook culturally appropriate breakfasts and lunches
- Prepare dishes for students with food allergies or intolerances
- Maintain inventory, records and sanitary kitchen
- Assist with school nutrition and food sovereignty programming
Requirements summary:
- One to three years of food handling and preparation experience
- Valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
- Vulnerable sector check before employment
- Knowledge of and respect for Anishnawbek history and values
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-09-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handlers Certificate, First Aid, CPR |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Sagamok Anishnawbek
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Sagamok First Nation is a place of rich stories, legends, and history derived from time immemorial.
Full company description
Sagamok First Nation is located on the north shore of Lake Huron. It is a beautiful community whose name means 'two points joining'. Sagamok's culture and language is Anishinabek and is made up of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi tribes. Also known as the Three Fires Peoples, the community members of Sagamok number well over 2800. A little over 50% of the membership lives on reserve, with the remainder living in urban locations. Sagamok is a place of rich stories, legends and history that derive from time immemorial. Once the summer camps of the original peoples who came down from Biscotasing, it is now the permanent home to many of those descendents. Sagamok is an ancestor based village that is known for its diversity, prosperity and growth. Make sure that you visit all that it has to offer in wonderful teachings and sacred worldview!
- LinkedIn followers
- 219
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 125
- Reported office locations
- 4007 Espaniel Street, Massey, Ontario P0P 1P0, CA
- Business categories
- Legal
- Communities
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Sagamok Anishnawbek
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- 0
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Sagamok First Nation is located on the north shore of Lake Huron. It is a beautiful community whose name means 'two points joining'. Sagamok's culture and language is Anishinabek and is made up of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi tribes. Also known as the Three Fires Peoples, the community members of Sagamok number well over 2800. A little over 50% of the membership lives on reserve, with the remainder living in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Massey, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1850 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Relief Cafeteria Cook will prepare and serve daily nutritional snacks and meals to the students and employees at Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik according to the healthy menu plan. At times the Cafeteria Cook will need to cater meetings in various Sagamok programs, and they may be needed to provide support to other nutritional programs when required.
They will participate in nutritional programming provided by the school that will help students and families in making healthy food choices, giving them the knowledge of the role of nutrition in maintaining health and improving school performance.
POSITION DUTIES:
Cafeteria Cook
- Prepare and cook, culturally appropriate cafeteria menu inclusive of breakfasts and lunches for students and employees at Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik.
- Prepare dishes for students and employees with food allergies or intolerances.
- Help develop practices and procedures to ensure food preparation practices are safe.
- Assist with menu plan, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work area.
- Engage parents and other caregivers in food-related education.
- Other related duties as assigned.
School Nutrition Program Support
In collaboration with First Nations Student Support Program (FNSSP) employees, the Cafeteria Cook will assist in developing classroom resources and activities to engage students in food sovereignty activities, including but not limited to:
- Food growth and harvesting
- Food preparation
- Hygiene and safety practices
- Home economics practices
- Safe use of garden, kitchen, and other outdoor and cooking appliances
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with policies approved by Sagamok Anishnawbek.
- Must provide a negative Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.
- Able to use First Aid and CPR skills in case of a sudden emergency.
- Non allergic to cleaning chemicals.
- Must be able to work as a team member and at times with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Knowledge of and respect for Anishnawbek history, practices, teachings, language, values, and beliefs.
- Subject to six months’ probation.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with Employee and Family Assistance Program, MY HSA (Health Spending Account)
- Registered Retirement Plan (employer matching option)
- Opportunities for professional development
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparation.
- Valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate
- Valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
- Excellent customer service skills to maintain good rapport with students and employees.
- Ability to analyze current inventory and develop daily prep lists to control food waste and spoilage.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, being thoroughly familiar with the causes of food poisoning and methods of prevention.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
Bamboo Link:
https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/117
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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