Utility Worker

6 days ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Nutrition and Food Services, Utility Worker

A Utility Worker is required to work in the patient and retail food service setting, responsible for preparing and serving meals and supplies to patients, residents, staff, families, and customers.

About the Job

The Utility Worker will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing patient trays, related equipment, and workplaces, supporting safe food handling procedures, and providing overall service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Food Handling:
    • 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 are looking for a candidate with:

  • Grade 12/GED 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

Working Conditions:

  • 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

Compensation and Benefits:

$20.02 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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