Utility Worker - Nutrition & Food Services - Jobs in Antigonish, NS

Job Description

Req ID: 120047Location: Eastern Zone, St. Marthas Regional HospitalCompany: NSHADepartment: NFS Patient Food Service SMRHType of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)Union Status: UNIFORPosting Closing Date: 2-Nov-21Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Food Supervisor and Manager of Patient Food Services, the Utility Worker performs basic, routine duties related to the assembly and service of food for patients and cafeteria clientele. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering patient menus, trays and nourishments
• Communicating with supervisory staff and Dietitians regarding patient food preferences/intolerances/menu issues
• Operating and cleaning dishwasher and other equipment as required within the department
• Washing dishes, and pots, pans as required
• Stocking pantry areas on nursing units with nourishments
• Performing extra cleaning within the department, stocks and cleans storeroom, refrigerators and other areas
• Portioning some menu items
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XII
• Completion of Food Handlers Course would be an asset
• Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written
• Must be able to operate Dietary equipment
• Must be able to perform repetitive duties
• Heavy lifting is required to perform this job
• Physically demanding with prolonged periods of standing
• Previous Dietary experience in a health care setting would be an asset
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by Nova Scotia Health
• The successful applicant will have a commitment to the mission and values of Nova Scotia Health
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours of Work

• Casual Relief Positions

Salary Information$17.0905- $17.8023 HourlyThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Support bargaining unit - UNIFOR position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.Quick Apply

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