Food Service Worker - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Cleveland, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker serves meals to patients, staff, and visitors; delivers selective menus, meals, and nourishments to patients; and supplies to work areas. The role assists with preparing, assembling, and portioning food items; cleans equipment, dishes, and utensils throughout the department; and operates patient menu office functions. Food Service Workers perform a number of functions across multiple sites.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or demonstrated skills and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated competency in English and basic Math.
• Regular physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, and stretching/reaching.
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 lbs (18 kg).
• For employees working in the Pot Room: heavy lifting, including large industrial bake/cookware mixing bowls, and physically demanding, repetitive tasks.
• Special footwear may be required for some food service areas; the employer will reimburse safety shoe costs up to the amount noted in the Collective Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Deliver selective menus, meals, and nourishments to patients.
• Deliver supplies to work areas.
• Assist with preparation, assembly, and portioning of food items.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and utensils throughout the department.
• Operate patient menu office functions.
• Perform a number of functions across multiple sites.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for safety shoe costs, up to the amount noted in the Collective Agreement, where special footwear is required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED