Casual Short Order Cook - Patient Nutrition

Nova Scotia Health; Hunts Point; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health's Queens General Hospital in the Western Zone seeks a Short Order Cook to prepare ingredients and produce meals for patient and customer menus, following cost controls and safety standards. The role includes cashier duties and delivering courteous service while ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored safely and in accordance with departmental policies.

A Grade 12 or equivalent, one year of food preparation experience, and a Food Safety Course certificate are required,

Qualifications

• One year of food preparation experience required.
• Food Safety Course certificate required at hire or within six months after hire.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, repetitive motion, and ability to lift over 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and the production of food items for patient and customer menus.
• Follow cost control procedures and perform cashier duties as needed.
• Provide overall customer service and ensure food is handled, prepared and stored safely.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safety Course certificate

Job description

Nova Scotia Health's Queens General Hospital in the Western Zone seeks a Short Order Cook to prepare ingredients and produce meals for patient and customer menus, following cost controls and safety standards. The role includes cashier duties and delivering courteous service while ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored safely and in accordance with departmental policies.

A Grade 12 or equivalent, one year of food preparation experience, and a Food Safety Course certificate are required,