PFFNHS KITCHEN ASSISTANT – CONTRACT POSITION

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CONTRACT POSITION

Pelican Falls First Nations High School

Sioux Lookout, ON

NNEC is a non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs and services for First Nations people.  NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay.  NNEC welcomes applications for the following position:

KITCHEN ASSISTANT 

Starting August 2026

GENERAL:

Pelican Falls First Nations High School (PFFNHS) in Sioux Lookout requires one Kitchen Assistant to assist the Cook in preparing two snacks and one hot lunch daily for students attending PFFNHS. This individual must have knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used n cooking a variety of foods on a large scale.  This position will work full-time hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday throughout the school year from August 24th, 2026 to May 21st, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Minimum Grade 12

·        Safe Food Handlers Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

·        A cooperative attitude when working with First Nations students, public and staff.

·        Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibwe would be an asset

·        Must be physically able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs

SALARY:              $30.00 per hour

NNEC thanks all applicants in advance however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions.  This advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for the upcoming school year and will remain open until it is filled.  Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact them) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax (807) 582-3865 or by email to humanresources@nnec.on.ca