Short Order Cook - Casual Relief
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cafe / Restaurant, Catering
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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