Position:             Cook
Status:               Temporary Part-time (maternity leave) to February, 2009
Department:       Nutrition Services
Responsible To:  Nutrition Services Manager through Food Service Supervisor
Hours of Work:   24 hours per week.
                           Must be available for various shifts and on weekends.

Position Summary:

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation for residents, staff, volunteers and community programs; responsible for preparing and serving meals for residents. Preparation of items for catering functions when necessary. 

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

1. Formal cook's training or equivalent experience. A working knowledge of therapeutic diets would be an asset.
2. Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
3. Good mental and physical health.
4. Good communication skills.              
5. Well-groomed, neat and clean appearance.
6. Reliable and punctual.
7. Interested in personal learning and development.
8. Able to relate to elderly persons.
9. Able to fulfill requirements of the position as demonstrated by regular attendance.

Apply in writing, citing competition number C0505-CB, on or before May 16, 2008 to:

Nutrition Services Manager
Saint Vincent's Nursing Home
2080 Windsor Street
Halifax, NS B3K 5B2
Fax: 902-492-3703
info@svnh.ca