Job Description

Your Opportunity:

*** Ware Washing Position 0845-1700*** As a Food Service I, your job will have limited supervision to perform routine food service tasks, keeping food safety, quality and customer service in focus to support a quality client experience. Typical duties will include manual material handling: pushing and/or pulling carts that weigh up to 250lbs. Bending, lifting and/or carrying items up to 46lbs. Will include repetitive work, putting away stock items and/or replenishing areas. Preparing meals for patients and/or customers according to the prescribed diet. Must adhere to Food Safety and AHS Standards. Manual dishwashing and ware washing. Patient meal delivery to patients, pick up of soiled meal trays, and stocking of nourishment center in units. Assisting patients with menu selection, meal set up and any food request compliant to their dietary restrictions and/or other requests the patients might have. Follow AHS Policies and Procedures to ensure patient safety and to participate in departmental meetings.

Description:

As a Food Service I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with basic food preparation in accordance with AHS standards and procedures. Your typical duties may include packaging and portioning food items, preparing food according to set guidelines and menus, serving meals to patients and customers and cleaning and sanitizing equipment, dishes, tables and serving areas.

• Classification: Food Service I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Nutrition and Food Service - Patient Food Service
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2023
• Temporary End Date: 09-JUN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $18.36
• Maximum Salary: $20.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift. Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be able to complete repetitive work for long periods of time. Must be able to read, write and orally communicate clearly using the English language and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Candidate must be able to multi-task, have strong organizational skills, demonstrate ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and show respect to all people. Have a minor understanding of computer work as required for employee access to online training and to access employee\'s email and reporting. In accordance with the Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect, the incumbent shall comply at all times with AHS\'s Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of work-related experience in a food service environment or restaurant setting is preferable. Preference will be given to those with customer service training and a Food Safety Certification.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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