Utility Worker - Nutrition & Food Services

Req ID: 201997

Location: Eastern Zone, Glace Bay Hospital

Department: NFS Patient Food Services GB

Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 2-May-25

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides 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 us to be part of a diverse team of innovators and collaborators.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration of the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to learn why many choose to move here.

About the Opportunity

The Nutrition and Food Services Utility Worker operates in patient and retail food service settings. Reporting to the Manager/Food Service Supervisor, responsibilities include preparing and serving meals and supplies, cleaning and sanitizing trays and equipment, supporting safe food handling, and ensuring service excellence. The role involves various key activities across the site.

Key Work Activities

The following responsibilities are typical but may vary by site and role:

• Product/Food Preparation/Assembly and Service: Assemble, portion, and serve patient and visitor meals; prepare nourishments, special feedings, beverages, and menu items; salad and sandwich prep.
• Delivery and Collection: Deliver and distribute menus and meals; deliver nourishments and supplies; collect soiled trays.
• Food Handling: Receive and store supplies using FIFO; interpret patient diet/meal orders; manage inventory.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas; maintain safety and sanitation standards; practice proper food handling and hygiene.

About You

Ideal candidates will have:

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent (asset)
• Restaurant experience (asset)
• Customer service skills (asset)
• Ability to work in a team and meet standards
• Effective communication and civility
• Multilingual skills, especially French (asset)
• Physical ability for standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and other physical demands

For Pot Room roles, additional requirements include safety footwear reimbursement, heavy lifting, and independent work.

Please ensure your resume is current and comprehensive.

Hours and Compensation

• Temporary, full-time, 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months

Hourly rate: $19.26 - $20.02

Benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and pension.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preference is given to unionized employees. Please review your seniority and employment details in your profile. For questions about union status, benefits, or entitlements, seek clarification before accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.