Utility Worker - Permanent - Part Time - Days - 48 Hours Biweekly - 2 Positions

Northwood; Halifax; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood in Halifax is seeking utility workers to join our team. The role involves portering and dish/food service support, maintaining sanitation, and delivering supplies to service sites.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, read/write proficiently, 1–2 years of utility experience, and a basic food safety certificate. You must be able to lift 50 lbs and work 8-hour shifts; reliable attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; basic reading/writing and comprehension required.
• 1–2 years of utility work experience preferred.
• Basic food safety training certificate required.
• Excellent personal health and hygiene standards.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs and maintaining attendance.

Responsibilities

• Portering and distribution of food items and supplies to service sites.
• Maintain sanitation of dishes, pots/pans, equipment, and kitchen area.

Skills

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Attendance reliability

Health & hygiene

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join the Northwood Team!

We are currently accepting applications for Utility workers to join our team in Halifax!

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must have the ability to read, write, comprehend and follow through on specific instructions.
• 1 to 2 years of previous utility work experience.
• Basic food safety training certificate required.
• Excellent personal health and hygiene.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Must be capable of lifting, stooping, reaching, walking, pulling and standing for long periods of time.
• Food Service Workers Certification an asset.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressures of the position.
• Must be able to maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard

Major Responsibilities:

• Portering and distribution of food items, hot and cold food carts and other supplies to service sites.
• Ensuring sanitation of dishes, pots/pans, equipment and kitchen area.

Tasks:

• Operates the dish machine and pot washing machine according to established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, sinks, walls, cooking area drains, doors, counters, carts, work and storage areas.
• Performs established procedures for pre-preparation of vegetables, defrosting meats (following established defrosting chart), stock control and rotation (using FIFO (first in first out), and ensures safe, appropriate storage and delivery of all food supplies.
• Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system, walkie-talkie, radio, or telephone, and responds appropriately providing prompt quality meal service.
• Promptly delivers the dietary aides hot/cold food carts, food items and supplies to the designated service area as scheduled and replenishes supplies during the meal service as deemed necessary.
• Scrapes, washes and sanitizes all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and food service equipment.
• Disposes of garbage, compost bins and recycling according to established procedures and maintains the receptacles in a sanitary condition.
• Complies with department standards, work routines, job requirements and time schedules. Applies quality service and quality control procedures consistently; reports any concerns to Food Service Supervisor.
• Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Hours: 48 Hours Biweekly ( 8 Hour Shifts )

Effective: Immediately

Salary/Benefits: As Per Unifor Collective Agreement.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.