Food Service Worker - Nutrition and Food Services

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 222969 Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital Department: NFS Patient Food QGH Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 Union: CUPE Support Position Posting Closing Date: 9-Sep-26 About The Opportunity The Nutrition and Food Services, Food Service Worker works in the patient and retail food service setting. Reporting to the Manager / Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Worker may be responsible for preparing and serving meals and supplies to patients, residents, Veteran’s, staff, families and customers. Additionally, they are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing patient trays, related equipment and workplaces. The Food Service Worker supports safe food handling procedures and provides overall service excellence. The Food Service Worker performs a number of key work activities across the site. Key Work Activities: Percentages of time allocated in the Key Work Activities are dependent upon the site and role they fulfill. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Patient Meal Selections (Customer Service) Answering patient phone calls and entering meal selections on a computer as applicable Visiting patients in their room and entering meal selections on an electronic tablet Product/Food Preparation/Assembly and Service Assemble, portion, and serve patient, and visitor meals Portion and assemble nourishments, special feedings, beverages, menu items, prepare “mix & serve” menu items Salad and sandwich preparation Delivery and Collection Delivery and distribution of selective menus and patient meals Delivery of nourishments, supplies (food and non-food) Collection of soiled patient trays Food Handling Participating in receiving and storing supplies (food and non-food) using First In First Out (FIFO) Receive and interpret patient diet/meal orders; confirm patient meal requirements Inventory management Menu Duties Generate and print menus, reports, tallies and labels Printing Meditech/STAR report and comparing to CBORD/ Vision reports Food Safety and Sanitation Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and work area Maintain basic work area safety and sanitation Safe food handling and hygiene Proper hand hygiene, food storage cleanliness/ appropriate temperatures, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, control time and temperature, etc. About You Applicants must demonstrate in their application/resume how they meet the following criteria: Grade 12/GED or equivalent Or demonstrated skills and/or relevant work experience, equivalency must be clearly stated in your cover letter and resume Demonstrated competency in English and basic Math Restaurant experience is considered an asset Customer Service Skills considered an asset Ability to work as part of a team to provide services and achieve departmental and/or organizational goals Ability to perform duties within expected timeframes and standards of accuracy Ability to communicate effectively while demonstrating civility and respect Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Frequent physical demands include extensive standing and walking, bending, lifting (maximum of 35- 40lbs), pulling and pushing, and transferring/transporting equipment. Pot Room requires the following (only for employees working in the Pot Room) Special footwear may be required for some food service areas – employer will reimburse for cost of safety shoes up to amount noted in Collective Agreement Heavy lifting (i.e. large industrial bake/cook ware mixing bowls) Physically demanding, repetitive tasks Working independently Hours Casual relief, no guaranteed hours Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation And Benefits $20.74 - $21.55 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.

Responsible for preparing, assembling, and serving meals and nourishments to patients and customers in a healthcare setting. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workplaces while adhering to safe food handling procedures.

Requires a Grade 12/GED or equivalent experience, along with competency in English and basic math. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 40lbs and extensive standing.

• Safety shoes reimbursement

• Time managementPreferred
• Clinical carePreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Food preparationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Physical staminaPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Customer Service
• Safe Food Handling
• Sanitization
• Inventory Management
• English Proficiency
• Basic Math
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management
• Physical Stamina
• Patient Care

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level