Req ID: 227325Location: Eastern Zone, Eastern Memorial HospitalDepartment: NFS Patient Food Services EMHType of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1Union: UNIFORSupportPositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26About the OpportunityUnder the direction of the Manager, the Cook I is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook I follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook I is responsible to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation by consistently complying with procedures/guidelines and systems.The Cook I ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, 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.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Grade 12 or equivalent requiredFood Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) requiredRecognized Food Safety and Sanitation Course required or willingness to obtain within six (6) months requiredOne (1) year recent cooking experience requiredKnowledge of food handling and safety practices in an institutional kitchenKnowledge of therapeutic diets is an assetDemonstrated interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to patients, employees and the business of the organizationCommitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational healthAdvanced food safety an assetCompetencies in other languages an asset,



French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent full-time position; 75 hours biweeklyHours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidaysCompensation and Benefits$23.25 - $25.84 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our perks 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 HealthNova 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 innovative, 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.Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

📌 Cook I - Nutrition And Food Services (Calgary)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Calgary