Nova Scotia Health Authority

Cook I - Nutrition and Food Services

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Job Description

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Req ID: 228467

Location: Eastern Zone, Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre

Department: NFS Patient Food Service BMH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 5

Union: UNIFOR Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 29-Oct-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

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

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.

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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority

About Nova Scotia Health Authority

We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.

We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.

Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.

Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning

Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Halifax, CA
Year Founded
2015
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