Short Order Cook - Nutrition and Food Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Short Order Cook for the Nutrition and Food Services department at Queens General Hospital. The Casual Relief position supports patient food service, including ingredient preparation, cashier duties, and customer service, following safety standards.

The role requires Grade 12, one year of food prep experience, and a Food Safety Course certificate (to be obtained if needed within six months). Lifting up to 40 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• One year of food preparation experience is required.
• Food Safety Course certificate is required at hire or 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).

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and the production of food for customer or patient menus.
• Follow cost control procedures and perform cashier duties.
• Provide overall customer service according to departmental standards.
• Ensure food is handled, prepared, and stored safely and sanitary.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier duties

Food handling

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safety Course certificate

Job description

Short Order Cook - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 229376
Location: WesternZone,Queens General Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food QGH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 3
Union: CUPE SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Nov-26

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

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

• 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)

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.

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.