Cooks Assistant Permanent - Term ( 3 months) Part Time - Days ( 48 Hours Biweekly)

CareerBeacon; Halifax; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is hiring a Cook’s Assistant to join our Atlantic Canada care team. You will support daily kitchen operations, assist in meal prep, ensure proper portions, and help maintain hygiene and safety standards in a long-term care facility.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, following menus and instructions, and supporting staff during busy service periods. Immediate start and 48-hour biweekly shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands instructions.
• Can add/subtract numbers and perform basic calculations.
• Able to respond to simple written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-preparation of food items for menus and delivery.
• Ensures accurate portion sizes and distributes prepared foods.
• Accommodates requests from service sites and provides quality meal service.
• Maintains hygiene standards and completes temperature charts and records.
• Assists in preparation, packaging and distribution of all meals and nourishments.
• Follows menus and production area standards set by supervisor.
• Assists with cook duties in absence of cook.
• Cooks assistance in emergency or short notice meal prep.
• Supports team to ensure smooth department operations.
• Keeps kitchen and equipment clean and hygienic.
• Assists with other reasonable tasks as requested.

Skills

Reading Instructions

Numerical Skills

Instruction Comprehension

Education

Basic food safety

Job description

Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do-but we're also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.

As Atlantic Canada's largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you'll find a place to thrive here.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know-we're here to support you.

Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of Cooks Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the pre-preparation of food items which may include any menu item including salads and sandwiches, in advance of menu day or on the menu day.
• Ensures accurate portion sizes and prompt distribution of prepared foods for delivery to designated service areas and replenishes these items during meal service as necessary.
• Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system or telephone, and responds appropriately providing quality meal service.
• Maintains high standards of hygiene and ensures all temperature charts, requisitions and records are completed by established Food Safety Standards and current legislation.
• Assists in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of all types of meals, nourishments, and special functions for residents and clients.
• Follows menus, work routines, and standards set out by the Food Service Supervisor in the Production area.
• Assists with the duties of the cook as required in their absence e.g. days off, annual leave, or sickness.
• Assists with meal preparation at short notice or in an emergency.
• Assists other members of the team when necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Ensures that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and hygienic, carrying out duties on the cleaning rotation as required.
• Assists with any other reasonable tasks as requested by a supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 Academic.
• Three years experience in a long-term care facility.
• Experience with a decentralized meal service systems would be an asset.
• Pre-employment cooking course would be an asset.
• Basic food safety training certificate required.
• Work requires the skills to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health, and able to endure the day-to-day pressure of the position
• Must be capable of lifting, stooping, reaching, walking, pulling, and standing for long periods.
• Work requires the ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions. Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions, or requests for information.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance by the Northwood corporate standard

Hours of Work: 48 Hour Biweekly - 8 Hour Shifts

Effective: Immediately

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care.