Job Description

Casual

All shifts available

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for Resident and staff meal service, including preparation, portioning, serving & cleaning. Follows work assignments for Food Service staff. Opening of kitchen and prep of kitchen equipment Preparation of salads and salad bars; fruit, cheese and meat trays; sandwiches; desserts and dessert trays Preparation of minced and pureed meals Preparation of potatoes and vegetables of kitchen use Preparation of belt-line for tray up of meals; preparing trays for meal service Preparing and filling coffee and tea pots of meal service Service of meals in the main dining room Loading and delivery of food caddies and steam-tables to various pods and dining rooms Returning caddies to kitchen from pods; stripping and cleaning of caddies Delivery of dirty dishes to dishwashing area; assisting the dishwasher with dishwashing Cleaning of kitchen area, steam-tables, food carts and caddies; special cleaning projects Sweeping and mopping the kitchen; taking out the garbage Putting away food orders and items Closing down of kitchen and main dining room area Reports any unusual incidents in the Food Services area. Promotes and maintains appropriate and effective communication with Residents, Food Service staff, staff of other departments, Residents' families, volunteers and visitors. Ensures that equipment, procedures and activities are conducive to a safe environment for Residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have previous experience in resident meal delivery. Must have experience assisting a cook. A High School diploma is an asset. A friendly disposition and good interpersonal and communication skills are required.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Knowledge of the English language is required and knowledge of the Ukrainian of other Slavic languages is an asset. Individual must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
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Experience

Required1 year(s): Assisting a cook 1 year(s): Resident meal delivery
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Education

Preferred* High School Diploma or better