This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position with Continuing Care at Alexander McDonald Lodge in Dawson City working 80 hours bi-weekly. It will also be used to establish a 12‑month eligibility list, which may be used to fill future similar vacancies.
The position is based in Dawson City, a vibrant and diverse northern community in the Yukon.
About us
The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is recognized for its high standards, delivering quality care to residents and supporting a healthy workplace for staff. Yukon’s long‑term care homes are ranked among the best in Canada, including a recent National Institute on Aging report.
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”, Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”.
Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) in Dawson City, YT is a 15-bed long-term care home that provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.
Check out the care home: Alexander McDonald Lodge
Who we are looking for
If you are a food services professional who excels in a collaborative environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to an efficient, well-organized kitchen operation while supporting the diverse needs of clients and the broader care team.
For more information about this job, or Dawson City, please contact Dean Cunanan, Senior Manager, Alexander McDonald Lodge at Dean.Cunanan@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at Patricia.Labuguen@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions..
- Considerable experience leading kitchen operations, preferably in a healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, or community services environment, coordinating high-volume meal production and delivery, menu planning, inventory management, and ordering procedures.
- Experience supervising, coordinating, or mentoring kitchen staff.
- Completion of a recognized Cook training program, professional culinary certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Journeyman Cook Certification (Red Seal) is considered as an asset.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong leadership, teamwork and team coordination abilities.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including HACCP principles, quality monitoring, recordkeeping, and corrective actions.
- Understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) and infection control requirements.
- Ability to prepare meals that meet diverse dietary needs, including modified diets, while following menus and standardized recipes; experience with menu planning for regular and special events and coordinating with external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, inventory, and cost-control skills, including maintaining cleaning schedules and managing emergency food supplies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow written and verbal instructions, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB screening, RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check, Food Safe Level 1 (completed within the last two years), WHMIS 2015, Class 5 Driver’s License
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program, exposure to plants and/or flowers and/or second-hand smoke, exposure to latex products, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting up to 15-30 kilos daily and bending, reaching, standing, and walking, occasional driving to deliver meals.
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