General Worker, Food Services

Department/Program: Assembly, Corporate Services

Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 4 position(s)

Req ID: 110260

Union Status: Unifor Service, Support Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $17.0904 – $17.8026/hour

Posting Date:April 13, 2021

Closing Date: April 20, 2021

Start Date: 05/01/2021

IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. The IWK is committed to a workplace where our staff, physicians, learners and volunteers reflect the patients, families and communities that we serve. We seek and encourage applicants who reflect our broad diversity, and we are committed to reducing barriers to employment and career growth.

Position Summary

The General Worker serves meals to IWK patients; distributes food and par-stock items to units; assists in the simple preparation and portioning of food as per duty lists; replenishes stock; assembles, delivers and sets up foods and supplies for catering events, assists in cleaning throughout the department; and works as part of a team in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of the service under the direct supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, Catering Coordinator and the Food Services Manager. The General Worker may be asked to perform other Food Services related activities.

Hours of Work

TBD

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

Recent experience/training in a food service setting required.

Food Handlers Course required (or willingness to maintain within one year of hire).

WHMIS required (or willingness to maintain within six months of hire).

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered for this position.

Must have demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and communication (both verbal & written) skills.

Must have strong customer service skills.

Must be able to complete the physical demands of the position.

Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.

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