Short Order Cook - Nutrition and Food Services
- Lunenburg, NS, Canada
$23.25 - $25.84 hourly · Internship
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Req ID: 229375
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food FMH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 3
Union: CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Nov-26
About The Opportunity
The Short Order Cook will prepare ingredients and the production of food products for the customer or patient menu. Following cost control procedures, performing cashier duties, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards. Responsible for ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored in a safe and sanitary way according to departmental policies.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Hours
$23.25 - $25.84 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.
Req ID: 229375
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food FMH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 3
Union: CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Nov-26
About The Opportunity
The Short Order Cook will prepare ingredients and the production of food products for the customer or patient menu. Following cost control procedures, performing cashier duties, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards. Responsible for ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored in a safe and sanitary way according to departmental policies.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- One year of food preparation experience
- Food Safety Course certificate is required at hire or employees can obtain within six months after hire
- Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, repetitive motion, maintaining one position and working in confined spaces
- Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)
Hours
- Casual relief; no guaranteed hours
$23.25 - $25.84 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.
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Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients and food products for customer and patient menus while following cost-control procedures and performing cashier duties. Provide customer service and ensure food is handled, prepared, and stored safely and hygienically according to departmental policies.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent and one year of food preparation experience are required. A Food Safety Course certificate is required at hire or must be obtained within six months; the role also involves physical tasks, including lifting more than 40 pounds (18 kg).
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Production
- Cashier Duties
- Customer Service
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Short Order Cook
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Patient Food Services
- Food Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Production
- Patient Menus
- Customer Menus
- Cost Control
- Cashier Duties
- Customer Service
- Food Safety Course Certificate
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Storage
- Sanitation
- Departmental Policies
- Grade 12
- Physical Demands
- Lifting
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Crouching
- Repetitive Motion