Patient Room Service Cook Assistant — Casual

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 for the Northern Zone at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. You will prepare fresh-to-order room service items for patients and customers in a fast-paced line cooking team, following recipes and portioning ingredients to meet menu standards.

Qualifications include Grade 12, food safety course, one year experience, strong communication and teamwork, and flexibility for weekend shifts. Salary $23.25–$25.84 hourly.

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 including ability to follow written and oral instructions required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills and ability to work under pressures of time limitations.
• Physical capability to perform duties including heavy lifting, standing/walking for long periods, in heat and temperature fluctuations; weekend and rotating shifts may be required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh-to-order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers in a fast-paced line cooking team environment.
• Manage ingredient control, measuring and portioning to meet recipes and menu standards.
• Adhere to cost control, safe food handling, allergy and therapeutic standards, and departmental customer service requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food safety & sanitation certification

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Cooks Helper for the Northern Zone at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. You will prepare fresh-to-order room service items for patients and customers in a fast-paced line cooking team, following recipes and portioning ingredients to meet menu standards.

Qualifications include Grade 12, food safety course, one year experience, strong communication and teamwork, and flexibility for weekend shifts. Salary $23.25–$25.84 hourly.