Utility Worker - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates 197242
Utility Worker - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates 197242
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Job Description
Req ID: 197242
Location: Various Site and CommunityBased Locations ThroughoutCentralZone
Department: Nutrition and Food Services
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief3
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Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality 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 theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Utility Workers. As a Utility Workerwith Nutrition and Food Services you will play a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of our healthcare facilities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
We invite candidates to apply below and answer a few questions about yourself. Once you submit your application your information will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted by a manager or supervisor to discuss their application further and share their experience and interests with the hiring team. As casual Utility Workerpositions are created or become available selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The Nutrition and Food Services Utility Worker works in the patient and retail food service setting. Reporting to the Manager / Food Service Supervisor the Utility Worker may be responsible for preparing and serving meals and supplies to patients residents Veterans staff families and customers. Additionally they are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing patient trays related equipment and workplaces. The Utility Worker supports safe food handling procedures and provides overall service excellence. The Utility Worker performs a number of key work activities across the site.
Key Work Activities: Percentages of time allocated in the Key Work Activities are dependent upon the site and role they fulfill.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
PATIENT MEAL SELECTIONS (CUSTOMER SERVICE)
Answering patient phone calls and entering meal selections on a computer as applicable.
Visiting patients in their room and entering meal selections on an electronic tablet.
PRODUCT/FOOD PREPARATION/ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE
Assemble portion and serve patient and visitor meals.
Portion and assemble nourishments special feedings beverages menu items prepare mix & serve menu items.
Salad and sandwich preparation.
DELIVERY AND COLLECTION
Delivery and distribution of selective menus and patient meals.
Delivery of nourishments supplies (food and nonfood).
Collection of soiled patient trays.
FOOD HANDLING
Participating in receiving and storing supplies (food and nonfood) using First In First Out (FIFO).
Receive and interpret patient diet/meal orders; confirm patient meal requirements.
Inventory management.
MENU DUTIES
Generate and print menus reports tallies and labels.
Printing Meditech/STAR report and comparing to CBORD/ Vision reports.
FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
Clean and sanitize dishes utensils equipment and work area.
Maintain basic work area safety and sanitation.
Safe food handling and hygiene.
Proper hand hygiene food storage cleanliness/ appropriate temperatures sanitation crosscontamination prevention control time and temperature etc.mperature etc.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12/GED or equivalent
- Or demonstrated skills and/or relevant work experience equivalency must be clearly stated in your cover letter and resume
- Demonstrated competency in English and basic Math
- Restaurant experience is considered an asset
- Customer Service Skills considered an asset
- Ability to work as part of a team to provide services and achieve departmental and/or organizational goals
- Ability to perform duties within expected timeframes and standards of accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively while demonstrating civility and respect
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
- Frequent physical demands include extensive standing and walking bending lifting (maximum of 35 40lbs) pulling and pushing and transferring/transporting equipment.
Pot Room requires the following (only for employees working in the Pot Room)
- Special footwear may be required for some food service areas employer will reimburse for cost of safety shoes up to amount noted in Collective Agreement
- Heavy lifting (i.e. large industrial bake/cook ware mixing bowls)
- Physically demanding repetitive tasks
- Working independently
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Employee discounts at with dozens of corporatepartners including on travel retail food and more!
- Variety of available shifts
- Continuous education and support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly wages starting at $19.26 $20.02 hourly
- 11 in lieu of benefits and vacation
- Casual Relief 3
- Shifts can include day evening night weekends and holidays
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A member of the hiring team will review your application and reach out to selected applicants to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
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. We encourage all qualified applicants who selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
If you have any questions or would like more informations on our opportunities please contact us .
Nova Scotia Healths Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with rsumbuilding interview skill development resources and advice for optimizing job searches and more. Employees can book a oneonone meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at .
Employment Type
Gig
