Competition #:440-14-07-28-26 Temporary Part-time Senior Cook

RK MacDonald Nursing Home; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 34,412 - 37,153; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NSHEPP pension

Sick time after probation

Prorated vacation/holiday

Job summary

RK MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish, NS, invites applications for a temporary part-time Senior Cook. The role requires institutional cooking expertise, adherence to dietary instructions, and the ability to manage menus and recipes for a facility with 137 residents.

The position is 0.50 FTE (40 hours biweekly), with evenings to 4–5 pm shifts, and compensation aligned with experience. Unionized environment and the NSHEPP pension are noted benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of institutional food production, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to read and follow complex dietary instructions, menus, and recipes.
• Understanding of food handling and preparation practices and recipe adjustments.
• Formal training in food preparation or equivalent experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Head off potential problems and handle issues effectively.
• Estimate food needs and convert recipes for quantity production.
• Plan menus, specials, and catering functions.
• Supervise Dietary Aides and other cooks on duty as needed.
• Maintain attendance and ensure consistent performance.

Skills

Institutional food production

Reading dietary instructions

Food handling safety

Menu and recipe comprehension

Judgment and problem solving

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Formal training in food preparation

Journeyman papers preferred

Job description

Competition #:440-14-07-28-26 Temporary Part-time Senior Cook

Competition #:440-14-07-28-26 Job Title: Senior Cook

PostedDate: July 28, 2026 Close Date: August 4, 2026

Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Part-time .50 (40 hrs. biweekly)

Tentative End date: September 30, 2026 (subject to change)

Union: Unifor

Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 290 staff in various Departments.

• Thorough knowledge of institutional food production, safety, and sanitation in food handling.
• Must be adept at reading, comprehending, and following complex dietary instructions, menus, and recipes.
• Sound comprehension and judgment, with the understanding of food handling and preparation practices and recipe adjusting.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Completion (Certificate) of a formal and practical training in food preparation from a recognized cooking school. And or 1-3 yrs. practical experience cooking in Long Term/Residential Care.
• Must have Food Handlers Course.
• Journeyman papers (e.g., red seal) preferred.
• The work requires some functional supervision of Dietary Aides and 2 nd Senior Cook on duty
• Accurate estimation of food needs and conversation of recipes for quantity food production, planning of menus, specials, and catering functions.
• The incumbent must be able to head off potential problems and deal with them effectively
• Work requires continuous walking, standing while preparing and serving meals required to lift up to 50 pounds with the help of another person.
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

Hours of Work

Full Time

Hours – Days (6-4 pm)/(7-5pm) (subject to change)

Salary

$24.9797 -$26.9726 (according to experience and papers)

Benefits

NA less than 1 yr.

Pension

NSHEPP

Hol/Vac/

Prorated according to date of hire and fiscal year

Sick Time

following 528 hrs. probationary period

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoya physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorableterms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca