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Cook I – Nutrition & Food Services Jobs in Neils Harbour, NS at Nova Scotia Health Authority
Full job description
Req ID:178817
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:EasternZone,Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre
Department:NFS Patient Food Service BMH
Type of Employment:CasualCasual Relief(3%FTE) x3position(s)
Status:UNIFORSupportPosition
Posting Closing Date:22-May-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems.
The Cook 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:
Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent required
Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required
Regular upgrading with respect to workplace safety (e.g. WHMIS) and food safety (e.g. Food Handlers and Advanced.fst)
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
Journeyperson certification 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, 3% FTE
Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays
Compensation and Incentives
$21.60 – $24.00 Hourly
Once You’ve Ap…
Title: Cook I – Nutrition & Food Services
Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Location: Neils Harbour, NS
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