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Req ID: 229376

Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital

Department: NFS Patient Food QGH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 3

Union: CUPE Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 25-Nov-26

About The Opportunity The Short Order Cook will prepare ingredients and the production of food products for the customer or patient menu. Following cost control procedures, performing cashier duties, and providing overall customer service according to departmental standards. Responsible for ensuring food is handled, prepared, and stored in a safe and sanitary way according to departmental policies.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- One year of food preparation experience
- Food Safety Course certificate is required at hire or employees can obtain within six months after hire
- Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, repetitive motion, maintaining one position and working in confined spaces
- Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

- Casual relief; no guaranteed hours





Compensation And Benefits $23.25 - $25.84 hourly What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver creative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself.

At Nova Scotia

Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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