General Office Clerk - Nutrition and Food Services

Job summary

The General Office Clerk performs assigned clerical functions to support the efficient daily operations of the Nutrition and Food Services department. They ensure that organizational principles regarding safety, quality, and client-centered care are integrated into their daily service delivery.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 226454Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department: NFS Patient Food VRHType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals PositionPosting Closing Date: 21-Sep-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager and/or Food Service Supervisor or delegate, the General Office Clerk is responsible for carrying out assigned clerical functions within the Nutrition and Food Services department. The GOC supports and coordinates efficient daily operations of the service in a professional manner, promotes good working relationships, and supports the service’s philosophy of client and family centered care. The GOC ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSH such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional 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: Completion of an approved Office Administration or Secretarial course One (1) year recent related experience is required Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Demonstrated interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills Demonstrated commitment to customer service Demonstrated attention to detail Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work independently Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position Travel may be required General knowledge of therapeutic diets Experience using Vision Menu System Experience using Meditech Health Information System 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 Compensation and Benefits $23.35 - 25.39 hourly What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The General Office Clerk performs assigned clerical functions to support the efficient daily operations of the Nutrition and Food Services department. They ensure that organizational principles regarding safety, quality, and client-centered care are integrated into their daily service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an approved Office Administration or Secretarial course and possess at least one year of recent related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• organizing · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Office Administration · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Office Administration
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Attention To Detail
• Planning
• Organizing
• Prioritizing
• Time Management
• Accountability
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Decision Making
• MEDITECH EHR
• Professionalism
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Clerical Works
• Confidentiality
• Food Services
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Leadership
• Health Information Systems (HIS)
• Innovation
• Network File Systems
• Operations
• Population Health
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Administrative
• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Director of Food and Nutrition Services
• Fast Food / Counter Worker
• Kitchen Helpers
• Fast Food and Counter Workers