Utility Worker - Nutrition and Food Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Utility Worker for Nutrition and Food Services at Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital. Casual relief with no guaranteed hours, performing meal prep, service, delivery, and sanitation tasks in patient and retail settings.

Role reports to Manager/Food Service Supervisor. Wage is $20.74–$21.56 hourly. Applicants should have Grade 12 or equivalent and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent asset
• Restaurant experience asset
• Customer service skills asset
• Ability to work as part of a team to meet goals
• Ability to perform duties within timeframes and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with civility and respect
• French language skills asset
• Frequent physical demands include standing, walking, bending and lifting 35-40 lbs

Responsibilities

• Assemble, portion, and serve patient and visitor meals
• Portion and assemble nourishments, beverages and menu items
• Salad and sandwich preparation
• Delivery and distribution of menus and patient meals
• Delivery of nourishments and supplies
• Collection of soiled patient trays
• Inventory management
• Receive and interpret patient diet/meal orders and confirm requirements
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment and work area
• Maintain basic safety and sanitation

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

French (asset)

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Utility Worker - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 227396
Location: Eastern Zone, Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Service SMRH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 2
Union: UNIFOR SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 8-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

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, Veteran’s, 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:

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 non-food)
• Collection of soiled patient trays
• Participating in receiving and storing supplies (food and non-food) using First In First Out (FIFO)
• Receive and interpret patient diet/meal orders; confirm patient meal requirements
• Inventory management

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, cross-contamination prevention, control time and temperature

About You

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

• Grade 12 or equivalent considered an asset
• 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

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

Hours

• Casual relief position; no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 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.

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.