At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare fresh meals for patients in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Company: Join Nova Scotia Health, the largest health services provider in the province.
- Benefits: Earn $23.25 - $25.84 hourly with flexible casual relief hours.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in Nova Scotia.
- Qualifications: Grade 12 required; food safety course and one year of experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Cooks Helper is responsible for preparing fresh to order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers within a fast paced line cooking team environment. The Cooks Helper is responsible for the ingredient control of recipes which includes the measuring and portioning of recipe ingredients and the production of food items for the patient menu. The Cooks Helper is also responsible for following cost control procedures, safe food handling procedures, therapeutic, allergy and menu standards, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six months
- One (1) year related experience required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including ability to follow written and oral instructions required
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
- Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills and ability to work under pressures of time limitations
- Physical capability to perform duties of position including heavy lifting, withstanding demands of walking and standing during shift, working in an environment with heat and temperature fluctuations, as well as the ability to work weekend and rotating shifts as assigned
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours: Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
Compensation and Benefits: $23.25 - $25.84 Hourly
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.
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Contact Details:
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Recruitment Team
