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Cook

@ MacLeod Cares

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Lockeport, Nova Scotia

$24.75–$25.17/hrPer diem1+ years experience
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Overview

MacLeod Cares Surf Lodge Nursing Home in Lockeport, Nova Scotia is hiring a casual cook to prepare nutritious meals meeting individual dietary requirements for residents. The role requires a culinary diploma or equivalent experience, a Food Handler Certification, and vulnerable sector and criminal record checks. Pay is $24.75 to $25.17 per hour.

Pay:

$24.75–$25.17 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents
  • Meet individual dietary requirements
  • Work with dietary team and nursing staff
  • Ensure meals are prepared safely and served on time

Requirements summary:

  • Culinary arts diploma or equivalent experience
  • Minimum one year of cooking experience
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Knowledge of special diets
  • Clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check

Tools & skills

CookingFood Handler CertificateTime managementOrganizational skillsVulnerable sector checkHealth and safety
Source and dates

Source type not verified · macleod-cares

Employer posting date
2026-10-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Care home
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsFood Handler Certification
Background checksvulnerable sector, criminal record
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyCulinary Arts, Food Services

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Job description

Cook

Location: Lockeport

Nova Scotia

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Position: Casual

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Wage: $24.75–$25.17/hour

MacLeod Cares Surf Lodge Nursing Home is a 36-bed long-term care home located in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, overlooking Back Harbour. We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a close-knit community environment where Residents feel at home.

Operating under MacLeod Group Health Services Limited (MGHSL), we are committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where team members grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.

As a Cook, you will play an essential role in the health, comfort, and quality of life of our Residents. You will prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet individual dietary requirements and work collaboratively with the dietary team and nursing staff to ensure meals are prepared safely and served on time.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Services, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum one year of cooking experience (healthcare or institutional setting considered an asset)
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Knowledge of special diets
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • A clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check

Safety is a shared responsibility. We are looking for candidates who value a culture of care, accountability, and proactive health and safety practices.

MacLeod Cares is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage everyone to apply.

Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Great people are the foundation of our success!

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