Journeyperson Cook - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Journeyperson Cook. As a Journeyperson Cook with Nutrition and Food Services, you will play a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of our healthcare facilities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
We invite candidates to apply below and answer a few questions about yourself. Once you submit your application, your information will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted by a manager or supervisor to discuss their application further and share their experience and interests with the hiring team. As casual Journeyperson Cook positions are created or become available, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Journeyperson Cook prepares standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents. The Journeyperson Cook, on occasion may produce made to order options for veterans. The Journeyperson Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety.
This position will be based out of Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building main kitchen, cooking food for Dartmouth General Hospital, and will eventually move over to Dartmouth General Hospital once infrastructure is ready.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certified Journeyman Cook
- 1 year experience preferred
- Baking skills are an asset
- Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume or application.
PLEASE NOTE: Frequent physical demands include extensive standing, repetitive motion, awkward positions and lifting.
Hours
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Competitive compensation
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Employee discounts at with dozens of corporate partners, including on travel, retail, food and more!
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Variety of available shifts
-
Continuous education and support
-
Opportunity for advancement within the organization
Compensation and Benefits
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Hourly wages starting at $23.45 - $26.21 Hourly
-
11% in lieu of benefits and vacation
-
Casual Relief 3%
-
Shifts can include day, evening, night, weekends, and holidays
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Journeyperson Cook - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Journeyperson Cook. As a Journeyperson Cook with Nutrition and Food Services, you will play a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of our healthcare facilities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
We invite candidates to apply below and answer a few questions about yourself. Once you submit your application, your information will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted by a manager or supervisor to discuss their application further and share their experience and interests with the hiring team. As casual Journeyperson Cook positions are created or become available, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Journeyperson Cook prepares standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents. The Journeyperson Cook, on occasion may produce made to order options for veterans. The Journeyperson Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety.
This position will be based out of Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building main kitchen, cooking food for Dartmouth General Hospital, and will eventually move over to Dartmouth General Hospital once infrastructure is ready.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certified Journeyman Cook
- 1 year experience preferred
- Baking skills are an asset
- Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume or application.
PLEASE NOTE: Frequent physical demands include extensive standing, repetitive motion, awkward positions and lifting.
Hours
-
Competitive compensation
-
Employee discounts at with dozens of corporate partners, including on travel, retail, food and more!
-
Variety of available shifts
-
Continuous education and support
-
Opportunity for advancement within the organization
Compensation and Benefits
-
Hourly wages starting at $23.45 - $26.21 Hourly
-
11% in lieu of benefits and vacation
-
Casual Relief 3%
-
Shifts can include day, evening, night, weekends, and holidays
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations