Nutrition Program Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW: Mihtatakaw Sipiy School located within Driftpile Cree Nation, is currently accepting applications for a School Nutrition Program Coordinator for the 2026-2027 School Year. We need a trained culinary professional with food service management experience who can prepare balanced, culturally relevant meals for up to 250 students and staff daily. A key part of this rewarding role includes mentoring students and teaching them foundational kitchen skills—from basic food preparation and recipe reading to advanced cooking and baking techniques.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement nutritious, balanced, and appealing breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack menus for up to 250 individuals.
• Ensure menus follow Canada's Food Guide and applicable school nutrition guidelines.
• Develop rotating weekly and monthly menus that provide variety and meet the nutritional needs of all our students and staff.
• Incorporate traditional First Nations and Indigenous foods into menus whenever practical and appropriate.
• Accommodate medically documented dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special nutritional requirements.
• Maintain menu records and adjust based on student participation, nutritional requirements, and available resources.
• Provide practical, hands-on culinary instruction and food handling to students participating in the school's cooking program.
• Supervise students during all practical kitchen activities.
• Implement and maintain appropriate food safety procedures, including prevention of cross-contamination.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Completion of a recognized Culinary Arts diploma.
• Minimum three years of professional cooking experience, preferably in institutional, educational, or large-volume food service operations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing meals for large groups, ideally 200-250 people or more.
• preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and student mentorship skills.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid food safety certification recognized in Alberta.
• Knowledge of Canada's Food Guide, child and adolescent nutrition, and school meal planning.
• Working knowledge of Alberta food safety legislation, public health requirements, and occupational health and safety standards.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Please bring a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check to your interview..

Salary will be commensurate with Education and Experience.

Group Benefits Plan available

Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 4:30 PM

Apply Online

Please submit your application through ADP:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=420a791b-3310-4960-bcc0-67ae848a9a5d&ccId=19000101\_000001&type=JS&lang=en\_CA

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.