Staff Cook Ii, Food Services
1 month ago
**Company**: IWK Health**:
**Requisition ID**:179261**
**Location**:Halifax**
**Type of Employment**:Casual Relief x **2** position(s)**
**Start Date**:ASAP**
**Union Status**:Unifor Service**, **Support** Bargaining Unit**
**Compensation**: $**21.7178****:
- **$**24.6792**/hour**
**Closing Date**:2 May 2024 **(Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)**:
**Department/Program**:Patient Food Service, Digital and Client Services
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
**The Opportunity**:
Under the reporting of the Food Service Manager, Computer & Production Coordinator, and Food Service Supervisor, the cook prepares meals and snacks for patients at the IWK’s Adolescent Intensive Services location. Cook prepares meals and snacks following standardized recipes and appropriate food handling practices; keeps work area and equipment clean and sanitary; reports problems related to food products, equipment malfunctions, and safety hazards to the Food Service Supervisor or Computer & Production Coordinator. Cook may be required to perform cooking and preparation duties and/or coverage at the main IWK site and additional related duties as assigned.
**Hours of Work**:
7:00 am - 3:00 pm or 10:30 am - 5:00 pm; Availability to be flexible. Various mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends as required.
**Your Qualifications**:
- Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Block II of Journeyperson cook required.
- Training in a Food Handlers course and WHMIS required.
- Previous cooking experience in health care or institutional food service preferred.
- Proven to be in good physical condition, lifting & standing required.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.
- Exemplary customer service skills.
- Demonstrates initiative and works well independently.
- Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of various diet types (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, etc.) and food allergens.
- Competencies in other languages are an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
**_
We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Staff Cook Ii, Food Services
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time**Company**: IWK Health**: **Req ID**:177028 **Department/Program**:Patient Food Service, Digital and Client Services **Location**: Halifax **Type of Employment**:Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (80% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s) **Start Date**: ASAP **Union Status**: Unifor Service, Support Bargaining Unit **Compensation**: $21.7178**: -...
-
Cook Ii
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada THE BARRINGTON HOTEL Full timeIdeally located in downtown Halifax, TEMPO FOOD + DRINK in The Barrington Hotel is hiring for Cook II. The Culinary team is responsible for food preparation and quality. The Cook II assists the cooks and the chefs with the daily execution of food production. The primary areas of focus for this position are: **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Assist in...
-
Line Cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada SpiceBox Food Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years **Work setting**: - Restaurant - Urban area - Catering firm **Cook categories**: - Line cook **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs,...
-
Cook
4 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada BK KOREAN FOOD LTD. Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef - Plan menus, determine size of...
-
Cook
2 months ago
Halifax, Canada Indo Food Service Ltd. Full timeEducation: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years **Work setting**: - Restaurant **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef - Plan menus,...
-
Cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada The Feasts - Best Food & Drinks Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef - Plan menus, determine size of food...
-
Cook
7 days ago
Halifax, Canada The Feasts - Best Food & Drinks Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset - or equivalent experience **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef - Inspect...
-
Staff Journeyperson Cook
7 days ago
Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time**Company**: IWK Health**: **Requisition ID**:179259** **Location**:Halifax** **Type of Employment**:Casual Relief x **2** position(s)** **Start Date**:ASAP** **Union Status**:Unifor Service**, **Support** Bargaining Unit** **Compensation**: $**23.4537****: - **$**26.208**/hour** **Closing Date**:29 April 2024** (Applications are accepted until 23:59...
-
cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada The Feasts - Best Food & Drinks Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: Experience an asset or equivalent experienceTasksPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesPrepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chefInspect kitchens and food service...
-
cook
6 days ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Feasts - Best Food & Drinks Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: Experience an asset or equivalent experienceTasksPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesPrepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chefInspect kitchens and food service...
-
cook
5 days ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Feasts - Best Food & Drinks Full timeEducation: Expérience: EducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceTasksPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesPrepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chefInspect kitchens and food service areasTrain...
-
cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada The Feasts - Best Food & Drinks Full timeEducation: Expérience: EducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experienceTasksPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesPrepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chefInspect kitchens and food service areasTrain...
-
Line Cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Bluenose II Restaurant Full timeEducation: - Expérience: **Education**: - No degree, certificate or diploma **Work setting**: - Restaurant **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef - Clean kitchen and work...
-
Line Cook
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Bluenose II Restaurant Full timeEducation: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years **Work setting**: - Restaurant **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef - Clean kitchen...
-
Cook, Ethnic Foods
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Buta Ramen Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years **Cook categories**: - Cook (general) **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and...
-
Cook, Ethnic Foods
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Buta Ramen Full timeEducation: College/CEGEP - Experience: 1 to less than 7 months **Cook categories**: - Cook (general) **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order...
-
Cook, Ethnic Foods
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Kanpai Izakaya Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years **Cook categories**: - Cook (general) **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances - Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements...
-
Cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Noblemay Catering Services Limited Full timeEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years **Work setting**: - Restaurant - Staff accommodation available - Urban area - Fast food outlet or concession - Café **Tasks**: - Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods - Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or...
-
line cook
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Canada Bluenose II Restaurant Full timeEducation: Expérience: EducationNo degree, certificate or diplomaWork settingRestaurantTasksPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesPrepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chefClean kitchen and work areasCertificates, licences,...
-
line cook
1 week ago
Halifax, Canada Bluenose II Restaurant Full timeEducation: No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsWork settingRestaurantTasksPrepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foodsPrepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerancesPrepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chefClean kitchen and work areasCertificates,...
