Req ID: Location: Various Site and Community:Based Locations ThroughoutCentralZone Department: Nutrition and Food Services Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3) SupportPosition Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community:based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high:quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work:life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. About the Opportunity We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Utility Workers. As a Utility Workerwith Nutrition and Food Services, you will play a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of our healthcare facilities and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care. We invite candidates below and answer a few questions about yourself. Once you submit your application, your information will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted by a manager or supervisor to discuss their application further and share their experience and interests with the hiring team. As casual Utility Workerpositions are created or become available, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The Nutrition and Food Services Utility Worker works in the patient and retail food service setting. Reporting to the Manager / Food Service Supervisor, the Utility 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 Utility Worker supports safe food handling procedures and provides overall service excellence. The Utility 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 and 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 SA