Cook I - Nutrition and Food Services (203529)
Cook I - Nutrition and Food Services (203529)
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Job Description
Req ID: 203529
Location: WesternZoneSoldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food SMH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 2
CUPESupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Manager the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems.
The Cook ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission vision values expected behaviours 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. Under the direction of the Manager the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Minimum Grade 12 or GED required
- Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required
- Regular upgrading with respect to workplace safety (e.g. WHMIS) and food safety (e.g. Food Handlers and )
- 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
- Demonstrated planning organizational prioritization and time management skills
- Demonstrated initiative; self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to use good judgment in making decisions
- 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
- Journeyperson certification an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
Casual Relief
Compensation and Benefits
$21.59 - $23.99 Hourly
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Supportbargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Gig
