Nova Scotia Health Authority

Cook III- Nutrition & Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority  •  $28.22/hr  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Req ID: 223071
Location: Eastern Zone, New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Services NW
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Jul-26

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Nutrition & Food Service supervisor and manager of Nutrition and Food Services, the Red Seal Cook independently, and within a team, prepares meals using standardized quantity recipes for patient food services operations, as well as for clientele for the cafeteria/catering/retail services. The Red Seal Cook, in collaboration with the other cooking staff, is also responsible for menu planning and maintaining a high standard of sanitation and safety in an institutional food service operation.

About You

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

  • Grade 12 or equivalent required
  • Red Seal cooking certification required
    • Consideration may be given to those with an equivalent combination of education and experience if there are no successful applicants that meet this requirement
  • Serv Safe Advanced course required
  • One (1) year food service experience required
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (lifting, bending, walking, standing)
  • 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, no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Benefits

$25.24 - $28.22 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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