Click here as an internal applicant. Req ID: Location: Various Site and Community:Based Locations Throughout CentralZone Department: Nutrition and Food Services Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief( 3) SupportPosition Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community:based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high:quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work:life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. About the Opportunity We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced Short Order Cooks to join our team. As a Short Order Cookwith 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 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 Cookpositions 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:pacedline 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 Cookis also responsible for followingcost 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 : 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. What We Offer : Competitive compensation : Employee discounts at with dozens of corporatepartners, including on travel, retail, food and more : Variety of available shifts : Continuous education and support : Opportunity for advancement within the organization Compensation and Benefits : Hourly wages starting at 21.60 : 24.00 hourly : 11 in lieu of benefits and vacation : Casual Relief 3 : Shifts c