Food Production Worker - Nutrition & Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Musquodoboit Harbour; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Musquodoboit Harbour seeks a Food Production Worker to assist in meal preparation and service. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and safe food, with a requirement for collaboration and effective communication. The position is casual relief with no guaranteed hours and offers compensation of $21.43 - $23.37 hourly, with 11% in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in cooking and food preparation.
• Successful completion of Food Handlers Course within the past five years.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties in meal preparation and service.
• Exhibit professional judgment and independent thought.
• Ensure quality, safe, and nutritious food service.

Skills

Cooking and food preparation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Physical capabilities for heavy lifting

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Req ID: 207891 — Location: Central Zone, Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital — Department: NFS Patient Food Services TOH — Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 1 — NSGEU Support Position — Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-25

This is a description of the internal posting and related organizational context. For more information, please apply through the internal application process.

About the Opportunity

Responsible to and under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Production Worker is responsible for performing routine assigned duties in meal preparation, heating/reheating of food, meal service, cafeteria and catering service and cleaning related to providing quality, safe and nutritious food as per the food service model to the patients, clients and customers of the facility/community.

The Food Production Worker may work in a rural setting where the Food Service Supervisor is accessible (via phone or email) but not physically available. The Food Production Worker will exhibit sound professional judgment and independent thought while working within the framework of the organization.

The Food Production Worker ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSH such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year experience in cooking and food preparation
• Successful completion of Food Handlers Course within the past five years
• 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
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated ability to use sound professional 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 duties of the position including heavy lifting; working flexible hours, withstanding the demands of walking and standing during shifts; and working in an environment with heat and temperature fluctuations.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual Relief 3% - No guaranteed hour
• Shiftwork / Call / Rotation / etc.
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$21.43 - $23.37 Hourly

11% in lieu of benefits, holidays and vacation

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit 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.

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 self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.