Utility Worker – Nutrition & Food Services
Job Overview
Job title: Utility Worker – Nutrition & Food Services
Job description: Req ID: 115252
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: NFS Cafeteria and Room Service Attendant DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Support NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 12-Aug-21
Applications 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.
Responsibilities
The utility worker works in the retail and patient food services setting and is responsible for preparing, serving and distribution of meals and supplies to patients, staff, families and customers. Additionally, they are responsible for cleaning equipment, dishes and utensils, as well as ensuring overall cleanliness of their work are and are responsible. The utility worker supports safe food handling procedures and overall service excellence.
Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate in their application/resume that they meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12/GED required
- 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
Please Note: Frequent physical demands include extensive standing and walking, bending, lifting, pulling and pushing, and transferring/transporting equipment.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Hours of Work
Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Salary Information
$17.0904 – $17.8025 hourly
Thank 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 – NSGEU 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.
Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Expected salary:
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Job date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:19:22 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca