Full time

Cook

📍Amherst, NS(Map)📅Posted Sep 28, 2026
Salary Range$17.02 - $17.22 / Hour
Experience Required12 Months
Available Openings1 Vacancies
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YMCA Association of Cumberland in Amherst, NS is inviting applications for the position of Cook. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Shift timings include: Day.

Employer Name: YMCA Association of Cumberland
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $17.02 to $17.22 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Day
NOC code: 63200
Location: 92 Church Street, Amherst, NS, B4H 4A1

Job Description

  • The candidate must prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food items.
  • The candidate must prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
  • The candidate must inspect kitchens and food service areas to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
  • The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
  • The candidate must clean kitchen and work areas.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • Equivalent professional experience accepted.
  • The candidate must be dependable.
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate must show initiative.
  • The candidate must have good judgement skills.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate must be reliable.
  • The candidate must be a good team player.
  • The candidate must have strong time management skills.

Work Setting

  • The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
  • The candidate should work in a child care centre, a day nursery, or a crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.
  • The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate must have their own vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
  • The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
  • The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
  • The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
  • The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
  • The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
  • The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.
  • The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

renee.lusby@cumberland.ymca.ca

What you must include in your application:
  • Cover letter

Core Skills Needed

⚡ Repetitive tasks

Employer Benefits & Perks

✨ On-site recreation and activities✨ Paramedical services coverage✨ Group insurance benefits✨ Vision care benefits✨ Health care plan✨ Life insurance✨ Pension plan✨ Dental plan✨ The candidate will receive a covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.✨ The candidate will receive a providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.✨ The candidate will receive as part of traditional health insurance or✨ Extended✨ Health✨ Care (EHC) benefits including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.✨ The candidate will receive covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.✨ The candidate will receive from the employer extending coverage to their dependents including spouses children and parents.✨ The selected candidate will receive to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.✨ The candidate will receive a providing a monthly taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.✨ The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.✨ The candidate will have access to .✨ The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.