Journeyman Cook - Nutrition and Food Services

to apply as an internal applicant.

Req

Location:

Central Zone, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII
Department: NFS Central Food Production
Type of Employment:
Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 6
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Journeyman Cook prepares standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents. The Journeyman Cook, on occasion may produce made to order options for veterans. The Journeyman Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety.

About You

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

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certified Journeyman Cook
• 1 year experience preferred
• Baking skills are an asset
• Ability to deal with customers and patients in a courteous, helpful manner
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages preferred;
  French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume or application.

PLEASE NOTE:

Frequent physical demands include extensive standing, repetitive motion, awkward positions and lifting.

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$25.26 - $28.22 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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 innovative, 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 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.