Cooks Helper - Nutrition and Food Service

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Cooks Helper to work in the Northern Zone at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. The role involves preparing fresh to order room service items for patients in a fast-paced line cooking team, with attention to recipe ingredients, cost control and food safety.

The position requires Grade 12, a Food Safety course, and at least 1 year of related experience, plus strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six months.
• One year related experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work well in a team and under time pressure.
• Physical capability for heavy lifting, standing/walking, heat and temperature fluctuations.
• Ability to work weekends and rotating shifts.
• French language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh-to-order room service items for patients, clients and customers.
• Assist in ingredient control, measuring and portioning for the patient menu.
• Follow cost control, safe food handling, allergy and menu standards.
• Provide overall customer service in line with department standards.

Skills

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food safety course

1 year related experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organization

Physical stamina

French preferred

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safety & Sanitation Course

Job description

Req ID: 228701
Location: NorthernZone,Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: NFS Food Services CEHHC
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 5
Union: CUPE SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Cooks Helper is responsible for preparing fresh to order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers within a fast paced line cooking team environment. The Cooks Helper is responsible for the ingredient control of recipes which includes the measuring and portioning of recipe ingredients and the production of food items for the patient menu. The Cooks Helper is also responsible for following: cost control procedures, safe food handling procedures, therapeutic, allergy and menu standards, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards.

About You

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

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six months
• One (1) year related experience required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including ability to follow written and oral instructions required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other in a team environment
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills and ability to work under pressures of time limitations
• Physical capability to perform duties of position including heavy lifting, withstanding demands of walking and standing during shift, working in an environment with heat and temperature fluctuations, as well as the ability to work weekend and rotating shifts as assigned
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Benefits

$23.25 - $25.84 Hourly

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.