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 health and dental benefits.
- Other info: Casual relief position with flexible hours and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Grade 12 education and food safety certification required; teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 31 - 35 $ per hour.
The Short Order Cook 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 Short Order Cook 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 Short Order Cook 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
- 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. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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.
Short Order Cook in New Waterford employer: Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health offers a collaborative work environment that emphasizes professional growth and mentorship opportunities. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, including signing bonuses for certain positions, and the chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts the health of communities across the province. The organization is committed to operational improvement and strategic planning, providing staff with the tools and support needed to excel in their roles.
