Req ID:220198Location:Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial HospitalDepartment:NFS Patient Food Services TOHType of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1NSGEU:Support PositionPosting Closing Date:13-May-26About the OpportunityThe 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, Veterans, 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.Key Work ActivitiesPatient Meal Selections (Customer Service)Answering patient phone calls and entering meal selections on a computer as applicable.Visiting patients in their room and entering meal selections on an electronic tablet.Product/Food Preparation/Assembly and ServiceAssemble, 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 CollectionDelivery and distribution of selective menus and patient meals.Delivery of nourishments, supplies (food and non-food).Collection of soiled patient trays.Food HandlingParticipating 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.Menu DutiesGenerate and print menus, reports, tallies and labels.Printing Meditech/STAR report and comparing to CBORD/Vision reports.Food Safety and SanitationClean 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, etc.About YouGrade 12/GED or equivalent (or demonstrated skills and/or relevant work experience; equivalency must be clearly stated in your cover letter and resume).Demonstrated competency in English and basic math.Restaurant experience 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.Pot Room Requirements (for employees working in the Pot Room)Special footwear may be required for some food service areas; employer will reimbursefor safety shoes up to the amount noted in the Collective Agreement.Heavy lifting (e.G., large industrial bake/cook ware mixing bowls).Physically demanding, repetitive tasks.Working independently.HoursPermanent, full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly.Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.Compensation and Perks$20.74 - $21.56 hourlySuccessful 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.EEO StatementNova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Utility Worker - Nutrition & Food Services - C$20.7 - C$21.6 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Winnipeg