Req ID :219584 Location :Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital Department :NFS Cafeteria DGH Type of Employment :Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1 NSGEU Support Position Posting Closing Date :1-May-26**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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-paced line 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 Cook is also responsible for following cost control procedures, protected 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 :

- Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits : $23.26 - $25.84 hourly

Once You've Applied

Thank 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

📌 Short Order Cook - Nutrition & Food Services (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Dartmouth