Supervise correctional kitchen workers while preparing meals as a Cook for Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice. Use sound judgement, effective communication, and security awareness in a demanding kitchen setting.
The Correctional Services Cook provides food services under the Kitchen Manager and supervises inmates working in the kitchen program. Duties include securing the kitchen, inspecting equipment and utensils, maintaining records, controlling costs, and addressing safety risks. The facility operates continuously, and relief assignments have no guaranteed hours.
Key Responsibilities: Provide instruction and guidance to kitchen workers
Supervise workers and report potential security risks
Secure utensils, knives, equipment, and kitchen areas




Record menus, substitutions, and meals served
Control food-service waste and costs
Requirements: Journeyman Certificate, Red Seal, or accepted equivalency
At least four years of experience as a cook
Food Handler's Course required
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and offenders
Enhanced security screening required for external applicants
Use cooking, worker supervision, record-keeping, and security skills to support correctional facility food services.

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