Cook I - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Eastern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cook I to prepare and cook food for patient menus, following quantity recipes and quality standards while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.

This permanent full-time role (75 hours biweekly) requires Grade 12, Food Safety Level 1, and one year of recent cooking experience, with potential for shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required.
• Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six months.
• One year recent cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to patients, employees and the business of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patient/menu as required, following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by following procedures and guidelines.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, ethics and organizational health.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Safety culture

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers)

Food Safety & Sanitation course

Job description

Req ID: 227325
Location: Eastern Zone, Eastern Memorial Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Services EMH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORSupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook I is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook I follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook I is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems.
The Cook I ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required
• Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six (6) months required
• One (1) year recent cooking experience required
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to patients, employees and the business of the organization
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health
• Advanced food safety an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$23.25 - $25.84 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.