Dietary Department Northside Community Guest Home - North Sydney, NS, Canada Job Title: Cook Department: Dietary Responsible To: Director of Dietary Services Purpose: To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of meals that align with both general dietary requirements and individual needs.

The Cook is responsible for baking and assisting with all aspects of food preparation throughout the facility.

This position also serves as a backup for the Head Chef when needed and follows all safety, hygiene, and food preparation regulations as set by dietary services and dietitians.

Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and serve menu items according to departmental policies and procedures.

Follow daily menus planned by the dietary supervisor and dietitian for individual nutritional needs.

Maintain high sanitation and safe food handling practices.

Operate kitchen appliances and clean equipment and work areas.

Record and manage holding temperatures and freezer storage temperatures.

Adhere to regulations including infection control, hazardous materials handling, fire and equipment safety, and lifting techniques.

Assist in training new employees and attend required in-services (WHMIS, Fire-Safety, Food Handlers, First Aid/CPR).





Participate in dietary staff meetings.

Assist in the supervision and instruction of food service staff as assigned.

Supervise assigned subordinate staff members.

Equipment Used: Mixers, slicers, vegetable peelers, knives, dishwashers, microwave ovens, stove ovens, steamers, food processors, blenders, and related kitchen equipment.

Working Conditions: Interacts with residents, family members, staff, and visitors.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stir, walk, lift, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent required Red Seal designation preferred Food Handlers Course required Experience in healthcare food service preferred Working Hours: Subject to rotation and change, including weekends and holidays Job Types: Part-time, Casual Pay: $22.10- -$24.56 per hour Expected Hours: 440 per week Benefits: Versatile schedule On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Morning shift On call Education: AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred) Experience: Cooking: 1 year (preferred) Language: English (preferred) License/Certification: Food Handler Certification Food Safe, Safe

Check, or equivalent

📌 Red Seal Cook (North Sydney)
🏢 Northside Community Guest Home
📍 North Sydney