Utility Worker - Permanent - Part Time - Days - 48 Hour Biweekly - 2 Positions

Job summary

The Utility Worker is responsible for the distribution of food items and supplies to service sites while ensuring the sanitation of dishes, equipment, and kitchen areas. They must also perform stock rotation, maintain cleanliness, and respond to service requests via communication devices.

Job details

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 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/Benefits: As Per Unifor Collective Agreement. If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity please click APPLY! To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care 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.

What you’ll do

The Utility Worker is responsible for the distribution of food items and supplies to service sites while ensuring the sanitation of dishes, equipment, and kitchen areas. They must also perform stock rotation, maintain cleanliness, and respond to service requests via communication devices.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of previous utility work experience. A basic food safety training certificate is required, and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting 50 lbs is essential.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Dishwashing
• Stock control
• FIFO
• Food preparation
• Communication
• Lifting
• Teamwork
• Time management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Administrative