Req ID: 226537
Location: CentralZone,Hants Community Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Services HCH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 1
Union: NSGEU SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 28-Sep-26
About the Opportunity The Short Order Cook is responsible for preparing fresh to order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers within a fast-pacedline cooking team environment. The short order cook 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 Short Order Cookis also responsible for followingcost control procedures, safe food handling procedures, therapeutic, allergy and menu standards, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards.

Frequent physical demands including extensive standing and walking, bending, lifting, pulling, and pushing, and transferring food supplies throughout the shift.
About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Grade 12 or equivalent
1-year related experience
Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner
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
Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends,



and holidays
Compensation and Advantages $23.26 - $25.84 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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 creative, 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.
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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📌 Short Order Cook - Nutrition & Food Services (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia