Food Service Worker - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Food Service Worker to serve meals to patients, staff and visitors, deliver meals and nourishments, and support the food services team at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. The role involves preparation, assembly, portioning and basic patient-menu operations.

This casual, part-time position (75%) spans about 12 months, with a wage of $20.74–$21.56 per hour and a benefits package. Applicants should have Grade 12 and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or demonstrated skills and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated competency in English and basic Math.
• Regular physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion and stretching/reaching.
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg).

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients, staff and visitors.
• Deliver selective menus, meals and nourishments to patients.
• Assist in preparation, assembly and portioning of food items.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and utensils.
• Operate patient menu office functions.

Skills

Grade 12

English proficiency

Basic math

Physical stamina

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma (Grade 12)

Job description

Req ID: 229026

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department: NFS Food Services CEHHC

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (75%) x 1

Union: CUPE Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

The Food Service Worker serves meals to patients, staff and visitors; delivers selective menus, meals, and nourishments to patients; and supplies to work areas; assists in preparation, assembly and portioning of food items; cleans equipment, dishes, and utensils throughout the department; operates patient menu office functions. Food Service Workers perform a number of functions across multiple sites.

About You

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

• Grade 12 or demonstrated skills and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated competency in English and basic Math
• Previous experience considered an asset
• Regular physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion and stretching/reaching
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg)

Pot Room Requirements

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

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

Hours

• Long assignment part-time position; 56.25 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation And Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.

Once You've Applied

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

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.