Location: WesternZone,Valley Regional Hospital Department: NFS Patient Food VRH Posting Closing Date: 9-Oct-26 About the Chance Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems.

The Cook ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver. Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu.

Food Safety

Level 1 (Food Handlers) required WHMIS) and food safety (e.g.



Food Handlers and Advanced.Knowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchen Knowledge of therapeutic diets is an asset Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills Advanced food safety an asset Journeyperson certification an asset 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. Casual relief; 23.25 - $25.84 hourly we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.

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📌 Full-Time Cook / Food Service Staff (Kentville)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Kentville