Short Order Cook - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health; Hunts Point; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health's Queens General Hospital in the Western Zone seeks a Short Order Cook to prepare ingredients and produce meals for patient and customer menus, following cost controls and safety standards. The role includes cashier duties and delivering courteous service while ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored safely and in accordance with departmental policies.

A Grade 12 or equivalent, one year of food preparation experience, and a Food Safety Course certificate are required,

Qualifications

• One year of food preparation experience required.
• Food Safety Course certificate required at hire or within six months after hire.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, repetitive motion, and ability to lift over 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and the production of food items for patient and customer menus.
• Follow cost control procedures and perform cashier duties as needed.
• Provide overall customer service and ensure food is handled, prepared and stored safely.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safety Course certificate

Job description

Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital

Department: NFS Patient Food QGH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 3

Union: CUPE Support Position

About The Opportunity

The Short Order Cook will prepare ingredients and the production of food products for the customer or patient menu. Following cost control procedures, performing cashier duties, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards. Responsible for ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored in a safe and sanitary way according to departmental policies.

About You

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• One year of food preparation experience
• Food Safety Course certificate is required at hire or employees can obtain within six months after hire
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, repetitive motion, maintaining one position and working in confined spaces
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

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.

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.