Opportunities Cook Wood Street Campus

Competition # : 47930

Department : Opportunities and Social Development

Location : TRURO

Type of Employment : Term

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 19-Feb-26(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW) Employment Support Services (ESS) Income Assistance (IA) Homelessness and Supportive Housing and Disability Support Program(DSP).

Wood Street Campus is a cornerstone in providing specialized treatment services for children and youth in the care of the Minister of OSD. We operate 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week and are passionate about supporting our youth and enhancing their development into successful young people in the community. The experience of fostering positive outcomes for children is very rewarding and requires a highly motivated and energetic individual!

About Our Opportunity

As the Cook you play a key role in daily life at the Centre by planning preparing and delivering nutritious meals that support health routine and wellbeing for residents staff and visitors.

You are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the food services program from menu planning and food safety to inventory control and budgeting. This role also involves working alongside youth who may assist in the kitchen supporting skill development positive engagement and safe participation in daily activities. You may supervise youth at the campus who are completing practicums stemming from educational programs.

This is a hands-on role that balances independence with collaboration in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Cook you will be responsible for :

• Coordinating delivering and overseeing a food services program for 20-38 youth and staff who may be on duty.
• Planning preparing and serving nutritious meals in alignment with Canadas Food Guide
• Developing and submitting menus for dietitian approval in accordance with the Operational Manual accommodating special dietary needs as necessary.
• Ensuring food safety hygiene and sanitation standards are consistently met and in compliance.
• Conducting daily inspections of kitchen and dining areas equipment utensils and food storage
• Ordering receiving storing and inventorying food supplies and kitchen equipment
• Supporting and supervising youth who assist in kitchen operations and meal times.
• Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent high-quality service delivery.
• Participation and cooperation with the centres Joint Occupational Health and Safety Program.

Qualifications and Experience

You have completed a Journeyperson Cook Certificate (Red Seal) an up-to-date Food Handlers Course and a valid First Aid certification.

You are experienced in planning and preparing nutritious meals for groups and are knowledgeable of food safety sanitation and hygiene practices. You are highly collaborative have strong organizational and time-management skills and have an ability to remain calm flexible and focused in a setting where priorities may shift quickly.

While not required assets include experience :

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This position is based onsite at the Wood Street Campus. Your typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days. You will work in a treatment facility that operates 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week. Rotating shift work is not required; however at times you may be required to adjust your schedule or perform overtime to ensure the operation of the campus. The centre is a locked / secured environment and close attention to security is required.

Work is performed in a kitchen and dining environment and involves light physical activity. The facility serves young persons who may at times display aggressive or harmful behaviours. While this role does not involve managing these behaviours employees may be exposed to such situations and are expected to maintain situational awareness and work effectively under pressure. Required training is provided to support safe and appropriate responses.

Additional Information

Background checks will be required which will include :

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of February 2 2028. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : SE 25

Salary Range : $2171.25- $2301.52Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2171 - 2301