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Cook's Helper - Nutrition and Food Services Req ID: 225087
Location: EasternZone,St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Service SMRH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 18-Aug-26
About the Opportunity The Cook's Helper is responsible for preparing fresh to order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers within a fast paced line cooking team environment. The Cook’s Helper is responsible for the ingredient control of recipes which includes the measuring and portioning of recipe ingredients and the production of food items for the patient menu. The Cook's Helper is also responsible for following: cost control procedures, safe food handling procedures, therapeutic, allergy and menu standards, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards.
About You Grade 12 or equivalent
Recognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six months
One (1) year related experience required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including ability to follow written and oral instructions required
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other in a team workplace
Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills and ability to work under pressures of time limitations
Physical capability to perform duties of position including heavy lifting, withstanding demands of walking and standing during shift, working in an environment with heat and temperature fluctuations,



as well as the ability to work weekend and rotating shifts as assigned
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
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, no guaranteed hours
Compensation and Benefits $23.25 - $25.84
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📌 Cook's Helper - Nutrition and Food Services (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia