Cafeteria Food Service Worker - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 225627
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital 
Department: NFS Cafeteria VRH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 
Union: CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to and under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor/Manager Nutrition and Food Services, the Cafeteria Food Service Worker is responsible for performing routine assigned duties in meal preparation, meal delivery, cafeteria service and cleaning.  Duration of shifts range from four (4) hours to twelve (12) hours and will include weekends and holidays. The Cafeteria Food Service Worker ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Food Safety Level 1 (Food Handlers) required
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Training or experience in an institutional food service setting an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays 

Compensation and Benefits

$21.68 - $23.36 hourly 

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.