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Join Our Team as a Cook at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home!

Are you passionate about cooking and dedicated to providing exceptional food service? Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Cook to join our hospitality and food service team. If you have a flair for culinary arts and a commitment to quality, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Cook, you will play a vital role in our kitchen, preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents. Your expertise will help us create a welcoming dining experience that promotes health and well-being. This position offers a flexible work schedule, with hours ranging from 12 to 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine food portion sizes and costs to ensure efficient meal preparation.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for successful meal execution.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies to maintain a well-stocked kitchen.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes with care and precision.
• Accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances by preparing safe dishes.
• Prepare special meals for patients as instructed by the dietitian or chef.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling techniques.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed to support kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas to uphold hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen operations effectively to deliver high-quality service.
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff to ensure consistency in food quality.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years in a similar role.
• Certificates:
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Security and Safety Requirements

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Why Join Us?

At Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment. Enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $20.72 to $21.07 hourly (to be negotiated).
• Free parking available for all staff.
• Flexible work term: Casual.
• Work language: English.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents through exceptional culinary service. If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we encourage you to apply!

Location: Port Hawkesbury, NS

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.