Short Order Cook

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Canso; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health's Eastern Memorial Hospital in the Eastern Zone is seeking a Cook I to prepare and cook patient meals according to recipes, ensuring quality and portion control. The role focuses on food safety, sanitation, and teamwork to support patient care.

Requirements include Grade 12, Food Safety Level 1, ability to obtain additional safety credentials within six months, and one year of cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required.
• Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willing to obtain within six (6) months.
• One (1) year recent cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to patients, employees and the business of the organization.
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health.
• Advanced food safety an asset.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patient menus.
• Follow recipes to meet quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Contribute to a safe and respectful work environment.
• Support organizational health through teamwork and communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

French

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safety Level 1

Food Safety & Sanitation Course

Job description

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Req ID: 227609
Location: EasternZone,Eastern Memorial Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Services EMH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 5-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook I is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook I follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook I is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems.
The Cook I ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

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

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required
• Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six (6) months required
• One (1) year recent cooking experience required
• Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to patients, employees and the business of the organization
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health
• Advanced food safety an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Casual relief position, 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.