Food Service Worker – Nutrition & Food Services
Job Overview
Job title: Food Service Worker – Nutrition & Food Services
Job description: Req ID: 128300
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food QGH
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 5 position(s)
Status: Support CUPE position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-22
REPOST – Previously applied applicants are not required to reapply to be considered
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Nutrition and Food Services or Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor, the Food Service Worker is responsible for the meal preparation, service and delivery and for the sanitation and cleaning related to the provision of safe, nutritious meal service to the clients served by the facility. The Food Service Worker exhibits sound judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions of the Service and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Qualifications
- Grade XII
- Successful completion of Food Handlers Course within the past five years
- Experience in health care food service
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other staff, clients and management
- Willingness to learn, accept direction and work effectively in a team environment following established policies and procedures
- Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
- Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position, including heavy lifting; to withstand the demands of walking and standing during shifts; to work in an environment with heat and temperature fluctuations; and to work flexible hours; traveling/working at other sites as required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applicants are incomplete or missing information.
Hours of Work
Casual Relief Positions
Salary Information
$17.09 – $17.80 hourly
Once You’ve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit
This is a Support bargaining unit – CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
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Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Expected salary: $17.09 – 17.8 per hour
Location: Liverpool, NS
Job date: Sun, 30 Oct 2022 04:10:05 GMT
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