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.

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