Casual Cook – Transitional Health Kitchen

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP/Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

Continuing education

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, Nova Scotia, invites compassionate individuals to join our West Bedford Transitional Health kitchen as a casual Cook. You will plan and prepare meals, assist with catering, and support safe, patient-centered dining.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork in a facility that helps patients transition home. Applicants should have at least a year of volume food prep experience, Food Handlers training, and the ability to work with seniors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation.
• Experience working with seniors in Retirement Living or Long-Term Care.
• Journeyman Cooks papers from an accredited institution preferred.
• Advanced/Basic Food Safety Training required.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety practices.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals according to established standards, procedures, recipes and menus.
• Assist with catering services for internal and external events.
• Provide input to the Executive Chef on menu development.
• Prepare special diets and meals to meet therapeutic guidelines.
• Report shortages, discrepancies or quality issues to the Executive Chef or supervisor.
• Maintain and rotate inventory; package food products for shipping.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen area and equipment; uphold safety standards.
• Assist other areas of the kitchen as required and support safety culture.

Skills

Volume cooking

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Seniors care experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Cooks papers

Job description

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, Nova Scotia, invites compassionate individuals to join our West Bedford Transitional Health kitchen as a casual Cook. You will plan and prepare meals, assist with catering, and support safe, patient-centered dining.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork in a facility that helps patients transition home. Applicants should have at least a year of volume food prep experience, Food Handlers training, and the ability to work with seniors.