Food Production Worker - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Sheet Harbour; Vor Ort; CAD 32.000 - 35.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nova Scotia Health, Central Zone at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, is seeking a Food Production Worker for casual relief shifts. You will perform routine meal preparation, heating/reheating, meal service in the cafeteria, and support catering while upholding safety and quality standards.

Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent, at least one year cooking experience, a current Food Handler's Course, teamwork, good communication, sound judgment, and physical ability for lifting and standing.

Qualifikationen

• 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, 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

Aufgaben

• Meal preparation and heating/reheating of food.
• Meal service in cafeteria and catering settings.
• Cafeteria and catering support and related cleaning.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in food preparation.

Kenntnisse

Food preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Handler Course (within 5 years)

Jobbeschreibung

Req ID: 219660
Location: CentralZone,Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Department:
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 10
Union: SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 28-Nov-26

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

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

Hours

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

Compensation and Benefits

$23.07 - $25.16 hourly

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.