Senior Cook - Nutrition & Food Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK HealthTruro, NS
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, the Senior Cook is responsible to cook and collaborate within a team environment within the facility. Assist with the production of menu choices which meet the departmental standards for patient service and responsible for maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent required
  • Certified Journeyman Cook
  • Food Safety Certification
  • Ability to deal with patients in a courteous, helpful manner
  • Physical capabilities to perform duties of the position including heavy lifting, withstanding, demands of walking and standing during shift.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

  • One (1) year experience preferred
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Responsibilities

  • Cook and collaborate within a team environment within the facility.
  • Assist with the production of menu choices which meet the departmental standards for patient service.
  • Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.

Benefits

  • health
  • dental
  • travel
  • long-term disability
  • life insurance coverage
  • defined benefit pension plan
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