Food Production Worker II Nutrition & Food Services

Req ID: 222970
Location: WesternZoneQueens General Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food QGH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 2
Union: CUPE SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 20-Aug-26

About 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 NSHA 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 XII 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
• Travel between sites will be required
• 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 position no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days evenings nights weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$23.25- $25.84 hourly

What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were 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 youll 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 Youve 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.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Gig
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 23 - 25