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. Solid 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
- Strong 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.

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