General Worker, Food Services
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Food Services and under the direct supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the General Worker distributes par-stock items to units; assists in the simple preparation and portioning of food as per duty lists; replenishes stock; assists in cleaning throughout the department; serves, takes orders and distributes meals to patients; and works as part of a team in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of the service.
Hours of Work
Shifts range from 3.0 to 11.25 hours. Monday-Sunday, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 24-hour operation. Flexible hours and backshifts are required.
Your Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Recent experience/training in a food service setting required.
- Food Handlers Course required (or willingness to maintain within one year of hire).
- WHMIS required (or willingness to maintain within six months of hire).
- Must have demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and communication (both verbal & written) skills.
- Must have strong customer service skills.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Supportbargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
General Worker, Food Services
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Food Services and under the direct supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the General Worker distributes par-stock items to units; assists in the simple preparation and portioning of food as per duty lists; replenishes stock; assists in cleaning throughout the department; serves, takes orders and distributes meals to patients; and works as part of a team in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of the service.
Hours of Work
Shifts range from 3.0 to 11.25 hours. Monday-Sunday, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 24-hour operation. Flexible hours and backshifts are required.
Your Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Recent experience/training in a food service setting required.
- Food Handlers Course required (or willingness to maintain within one year of hire).
- WHMIS required (or willingness to maintain within six months of hire).
- Must have demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and communication (both verbal & written) skills.
- Must have strong customer service skills.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Supportbargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations