Patient Meal Cook (PT) — Hospital Kitchen

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Cook for the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital to prepare and cook food for patients. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Grade 12 or GED, and a Food Safety Level 1 certification, with one year of cooking experience. Candidates with knowledge of therapeutic diets and other languages (preferably French) are encouraged to apply. The position is permanent part-time with flexible hours and competitive compensation, along with benefits eligibility.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required.
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required.
• One year recent cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patient/client menu using quantity recipes.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Integrate organization principles and values in service delivery.

Skills

Food handling and safety practices

Interpersonal and communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Initiative and self-motivation

Resourcefulness

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Food Safety Level 1 certification

Job description

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Cook for the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital to prepare and cook food for patients. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Grade 12 or GED, and a Food Safety Level 1 certification, with one year of cooking experience. Candidates with knowledge of therapeutic diets and other languages (preferably French) are encouraged to apply. The position is permanent part-time with flexible hours and competitive compensation, along with benefits eligibility.