At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare fresh meals for patients while ensuring food safety and quality.
- Company: Join Nova Scotia Health's dynamic Nutrition and Food Services team.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, hands-on experience, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in the healthcare culinary field.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment that directly impacts patient care.
- Qualifications: Grade 12, food safety course, and one year of cooking experience.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 $ per year.
Prepare fresh-to-order patient meals as a Short Order Cook with Nova Scotia Health at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Apply food safety skills.
This casual relief position supports Nutrition and Food Services within a fast-paced line cooking team.
You will prepare room service menu items for patients, clients, and customers while controlling recipe ingredients and portions.
The work follows therapeutic, allergy, menu, cost-control, and safe food handling standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh-to-order room service menu items
- Measure and portion recipe ingredients accurately
- Produce food items for patient menus
- Follow therapeutic, allergy, and menu standards
- Provide customer service according to departmental standards
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Recognized food safety and sanitation course
- One year of related experience
- Strong communication and instruction-following skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends
Bring food preparation, ingredient control, and safe handling skills to Nova Scotia Health's patient-focused Nutrition and Food Services team.
Healthcare Short Order Cook in Truro 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.
