Posted 5 days ago
Food Service Worker
@ Northside Community Guest Home
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Overview
Northside Community Guest Home is hiring a Food Service Worker in its Dietary department to prepare, deliver and serve meals to residents. The work is in a kitchen setting with resident interaction, subject to rotating schedules, holidays and weekends. Current food handler certification and a high school diploma or GED are required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare breakfast, staff lunches and sandwiches daily
- Prepare, deliver and serve food at proper portion and temperature
- Assist residents during meal service
- Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations
- Report accidents, incidents and equipment repairs
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current food handler certification required
- Healthcare food service experience preferred
- Knowledge of food service laws and guidelines
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler Certification, WHMIS, First Aid, CPR |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Northside Community Guest Home
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Food Service Worker
Northside Community Guest Home - North Sydney, NS, Canada
Job Title: FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Department: Dietary
Responsible To: Director of Dietary Services
To delver quality food services to the residents of the Home. To assist residents during meal service time and to perform timely and accurate meal delivery, in a quiet and relaxing
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare breakfast, staff lunches and sandwiches daily.
- Maintain a working knowledge of policies, procedures and standards of the
- Home and seek clarification when needed.
- Must be familiar with departmental policies and procedures manual, WHMIS and EMO.
- Attend annual in-services with WHMIS, fire safety, re-certify food handlers
- certification and first aid/CPR, as required.
- Prepare, deliver and serve food in the proper portion size and temperature.
- Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
- Report to maintenance and equipment needing repairs.
- Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, servicing areas/workstations.
- Participate in dietary staff meetings.
- Assist in receiving, checking and putting away orders that come into the kitchen.
- Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Dietary Services.
Equipment Used: Dishwasher, Food Carts, Vegetable Peeler, Knives, Microwave Oven, Mop,
Stove, Steamer, Ovens, Mixers, Food trucks, Toaster and Tray Trolleys.
Working Conditions:
- Kitchen working environment.
- Interacts with residents, family members, staff and visitors.
- Flexibility is required related to work routines, schedules and frequent.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Current Food Handler’s Certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations and guidelines governing the Food Service industry
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Previous experience in healthcare food service preferred.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies up to 50 lbs.
Working Hours: Subject to rotation and change, holidays and weekends.
Mission statement:
We, at the Northside Community Guest Home, encourage the active participation of residents, families, staff, and supporting community members to achieve outstanding long-term care that enhances a resident’s journey in life.
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