Utility Worker - Nutrition & Food Services
Req ID: 224526
Location: EasternZone,Strait Richmond Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Services SRH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 4-Aug-26

About the Chance
The Nutrition and Food Services, Utility Worker works in the patient and retail food service setting. Reporting to the Manager/Food Service Supervisor, the Utility Worker may be responsible for preparing and serving meals and supplies to patients, residents, Veteran’s, staff, families and customers. Additionally, they are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing patient trays, related equipment and workplaces. The Utility Worker supports safe food handling procedures and provides overall service excellence. The Utility Worker performs a number of key work activities across the site.

Key Work Activities: Percentages of time allocated in the Key Work Activities are dependent upon the site and role they fulfill. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

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 would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade 12 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

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📌 Utility Worker - Nutrition & Food Services (British Columbia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 British Columbia