Food Production Worker - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Port Dufferin; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Food Production Worker for casual relief at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital in the Central Zone. The role involves routine meal preparation, heating/reheating, meal service in cafeterias and catering, and cleaning related to food service to ensure safe, nutritious meals for patients and customers.

Required are Grade 12, at least one year of cooking/food prep experience, and a Food Handlers Course completed within the last five years.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum one 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 and follow established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform meal preparation, heating/reheating and meal service for patients and customers.
• Support cafeteria and catering service and related cleaning tasks.
• Work in a rural setting when supervisor is not physically available.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and organizational policies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Handlers Course

Job description

Req ID: 219635

Location: Central Zone, Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

Department: Nutrition & Food Services

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%)

Support Position

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 the 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

• 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

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$23.07 - $25.16 Hourly

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.