Utility Worker - Part-Time Positions- Halifax Campus

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.

As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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We are currently accepting applications for Utility workers to join our team in Halifax!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must have the ability to read, write, comprehend and follow through on specific instructions.
• 1 to 2 years previous utility work experience.
• Basic food safety training certificate required.
• Excellent personal health and hygiene.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Must be capable of lifting, stooping, reaching, walking, pulling and standing for long periods of time.
• Food Service Workers Certification an asset.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time, in good general health and able to endure the day-to-day pressures of the position.
• Must be able to maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard

Major Responsibilities:

• Portering and distribution of food items, hot and cold food carts and other supplies to service sites.
• Ensuring sanitation of dishes, pots/pans, equipment and kitchen area.

Tasks:

• Operates the dish machine and pot washing machine according to established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, sinks, walls, cooking area drains, doors, counters, carts, work and storage areas.
• Performs established procedures for pre-preparation of vegetables, defrosting meats (following established defrosting chart), stock control and rotation (using FIFO (first in first out), and ensures safe, appropriate storage and delivery of all food supplies.
• Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system, walkie-talkie, radio, or telephone, and responds appropriately providing prompt quality meal service.
• Promptly delivers the dietary aides hot/cold food carts, food items and supplies to the designated service area as scheduled and replenishes supplies during the meal service as deemed necessary.
• Scrapes, washes and sanitizes all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and food service equipment.
• Disposes of garbage, compost bins and recycling according to established procedures and maintains the receptacles in a sanitary condition.
• Complies with department standards, work routines, job requirements and time schedules. Applies quality service and quality control procedures consistently; reports any concerns to Food Service Supervisor.
• Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Positions:

• Part-Time 56 hours bi-weekly (8 - 12 hour shifts)
• Part-Time 48 hours bi-weekly (8 -12 hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

Salary/Benefits: As Per Unifor Collective Agreement.

If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity please click APPLY!

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.48-$20.80 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you require PR Assistance?

Experience

• Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)
• Food Handler Certification (required)

Location:

• Halifax, NS (required)

Work Location: In person