Journeyman Cook - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Dental

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Journeyman Cook for the Nutrition and Food Services department in Central Zone. The role involves preparing standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents, with occasional made-to-order options for veterans. Commitment to sanitation and food safety is essential.

Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent, and one year of experience is preferred. Baking skills are an asset, and strong communication with patients and staff is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.
• Occasionally produce made-to-order options for veterans.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual skills (French asset)

Formation

Grade 12 or equivalent

Description du poste

Journeyman Cook - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 228075
Location: CentralZone,Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII
Department: NFS Central Food Production
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 6
Union: NSGEU SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 20-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Journeyman Cook prepares standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents. The Journeyman Cook, on occasion may produce made to order options for veterans. The Journeyman Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety.

About You

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

• Grade 12or equivalent


• 1 year experience preferred


• Baking skills are an asset


• Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume or application.

PLEASE NOTE: Frequent physical demands include extensive standing, repetitive motion, awkward positions and lifting.

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours


• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$25.26 - $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.

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.

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.