Food Production Worker - Seeking Casual Relief Candidates

Job summary

The Food Production Worker is responsible for routine meal preparation, heating, and service to patients and customers. They also perform cleaning duties and ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained within the facility.

Job details

Req ID: 219654Location: Central Zone, Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital Department: Nutrition and Food ServicesType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) Support PositionAbout the Opportunity Responsible to and under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Production Worker is responsible for performing routine assigned duties in meal preparation, heating/reheating of food, meal service, cafeteria and catering service and cleaning related to providing quality, safe and nutritious food as per the food service model to the patients, clients and customers of the facility/community. The Food Production Worker may work in a rural setting where the Food Service Supervisor is accessible (via phone or email) but not physically available. The Food Production Worker will exhibit sound professional judgment and independent thought while working within the framework of the organization. The Food Production Worker ensures that the principles and practices that guide the NSH such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Grade 12 or equivalent Minimum one (1) year experience in cooking and food preparation Successful completion of Food Handlers Course within the past five years Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other staff, clients and management Willingness to learn, accept direction and work effectively in a team environment following established policies and procedures Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to follow written and oral instructions Demonstrated ability to use sound professional judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health Physical capabilities to perform duties of the position including heavy lifting; working flexible hours, withstanding the demands of walking and standing during shifts; and working in an environment with heat and temperature fluctuations. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Casual relief, no guaranteed hours Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays Compensation and Benefits $23.07 - $25.16 HourlyOnce You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.Nova 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 and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Food Production Worker is responsible for routine meal preparation, heating, and service to patients and customers. They also perform cleaning duties and ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained within the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and at least one year of experience in cooking and food preparation. A valid Food Handlers Course certificate completed within the last five years is also required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Meal service
• Cleaning
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Professional judgment
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Lifting Ability
• Willingness To Learn
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Management
• Food Services
• Disabilities
• Food Preparation
• French Language
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Population Health

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Food Production Worker
• Fruit, Vegetable and Related Preservers
• Food Processing Workers, All Other

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