Prepare nutritional meals as a Correctional Facility Cook, using food preparation expertise and maintaining kitchen security during mandatory shift work. Support a 24-hour operation serving persons in custody, staff, patients, and visitors.
Under the Kitchen Manager, the Cook delivers food services while operating within the food services budget. The position supervises kitchen workers, maintains sanitary procedures, controls equipment and materials, and supports secure kitchen operations. Strong judgement and communication are important when supervising workers in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities: Prepare nutritional meals approved by the Kitchen Manager
Guide cooks helpers working in the kitchen
Maintain kitchen security, inspections, counts,



and knife security
Check food quality, cleanliness, and security procedures
Maintain menus, meal records, waste, and cost controls
Requirements: Journeyman Certificate, Red Seal, and four years’ cooking experience
Food Handler's Course required
Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
Robust judgement and decision-making abilities
Shift work and heavy lifting required
Apply culinary preparation, supervision, sanitation, and security skills as a Cook in Nova Scotia Correctional Services.

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📌 Correctional Facility Cook (Nova Scotia)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Nova Scotia