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Short Order Cook - Casual Relief

Job in Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Cafe / Restaurant, Catering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23.26 - 25.84 CAD Hourly CAD 23.26 25.84 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Short Order Cook - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced Short Order Cooks to join our team. As a Short Order Cook with Nutrition and Food Services, you will play a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of our healthcare facilities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.

We invite candidates to apply below and answer a few questions about yourself. Once you submit your application, your information will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted by a manager or supervisor to discuss their application further and share their experience and interests with the hiring team. As casual Short Order Cook positions are created or become available, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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, safe 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 GED

  • 1-year related experience

  • Successful completion of Food Handlers Course within the past five years
  • Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours

  • Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

  • Shifts can include day, evening, night, weekends, and holidays

  • Employee discounts at with dozens of corporate partners, including on travel, retail, food and more!
  • Variety of available shifts

  • Continuous education and support

  • Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Compensation and Benefits

$23.26 - $ 25.84 hourly

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