Cook III - Nutrition & Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health services provider in Lunenburg seeks a part-time Journeyman Cook. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high food safety standards. Candidates should have a Journeyman Cook certificate, Food Safety Level 1, and preferably two years of cooking experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay of $25.25 - $28.22 and eligibility for a benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 2 years recent cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of food for patient/client menus.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Grade 12 or GED; Certificate of qualification as a Journeyman Cook

Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers)

Job description

Overview

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services across the province. We are committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration. This posting is for a temporary, part-time Journeyman Cook position within the NFS Patient Food FMH department.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor/Manager Nutrition and Food Services, the Journeyman Cook is responsible for the preparation, production, cooking, and presentation of food as required for the patient/client menu. This includes production for all areas (Patient Food Service, Retail, etc.) and short ordering cooking as needed. The Journeyman Cook follows quantity recipes to ensure menu choices produced meet quality standards and maintains high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures, guidelines, and systems.

About You

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

• Grade 12 or GED; Certificate of qualification as a Journeyman Cook
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required
• Regular upgrading with respect to workplace safety (e.g., WHMIS) and food safety (Food Handlers and Advanced)
• 2 years recent cooking experience preferred
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen required
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Demonstrated initiative; self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, employees, and organizational matters
• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety, ethical practice, and organizational health
• Ability to lift in excess of 20 kg
• Ability to work in an environment with high heat and temperature fluctuations
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred

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

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part-Time (60%) / 45 Hours bi-weekly
• October 2025 to December 2026, approximately 14 months

Compensation and Benefits

$25.25 - $28.22 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.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position.

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.