Join the Northwood Team!

We are currently accepting applications for Utility workers to join our team in Halifax!

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must have the ability to read, write, comprehend and follow through on specific instructions.
- 1 to 2 years of previous utility work experience.
- Basic food safety training certificate required.
- Excellent personal health and hygiene.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others.
- Must be capable of lifting, stooping, reaching, walking, pulling and standing for long periods of time.
- Food Service Workers Certification an asset.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressures of the position.
- Must be able to maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard

Major Responsibilities:

- Portering and distribution of food items, hot and cold food carts and other supplies to service sites.
- Ensuring sanitation of dishes, pots/pans, equipment and kitchen area.

Tasks:

- Operates the dish machine and pot washing machine according to established procedures.
- Cleans and sanitizes floors, sinks, walls, cooking area drains, doors, counters, carts, work and storage areas.
- Performs established procedures for pre-preparation of vegetables, defrosting meats (following established defrosting chart),



stock control and rotation (using FIFO (first in first out), and ensures safe, appropriate storage and delivery of all food supplies.
- Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system, walkie-talkie, radio, or telephone, and responds appropriately providing prompt quality meal service.
- Promptly delivers the dietary aides hot/cold food carts, food items and supplies to the designated service area as scheduled and replenishes supplies during the meal service as deemed necessary.
- Scrapes, washes and sanitizes all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and food service equipment.
- Disposes of garbage, compost bins and recycling according to established procedures and maintains the receptacles in a sanitary condition.
- Complies with department standards, work routines, job requirements and time schedules. Applies quality service and quality control procedures consistently; reports any concerns to Food Service Supervisor.
- Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Hours: 48 Hours Biweekly ( 8 Hour Shifts )

Effective: Immediately

Salary/Advantages: As Per Unifor Collective Agreement.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Utility Worker - Permanent - Part Time - Days - 48 Hours Biweekly - 2 Positions (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Northwood
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality