Job Description

Temporary Assignment - Approximately 27 Weeks

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Food Service Helper prepares, decants and portions food, delivers and serves meals independently in dining room utilizing dietary guidelines/restrictions. Operates machines such as ovens, ware washing equipment and puts inventory away in designated areas. Maintains all work areas in a safe and sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years\' experience working in hospital food services or institutional food service operations, would be an asset
• Food Handler Certificate preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking; requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently, within designated time frames, and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
• Neat appearance, good attendance, punctual and work record are essential
• Ability to work in very cold (walk in freezer), cold (walk in refrigerator) and warm environment.
• Must wear safety shoes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating and serving meals to patients (in compliance with the diet order)
• Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards
• Retrieving soiled dishes, etc. from dining areas for ware washing and disposal
• Following HACCP principles of food handling
• Operating and maintaining ware washing equipment; using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals
• Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items
• Completing inventory sheets for the clinical and production areas
• Tempering and distribution of food items
• Ordering supplies for clinical and production areas
• Putting supplies/inventory away in designated areas in the department
• Reports directly to Food Services Supervisors
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

HOURS OF WORK:
Rotating shifts Monday to Sunday - days, alternate weekends, and holidays.

WAGE RATE:
Hourly: $25.09...$26.18...$27.25 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

PLEASE NOTE:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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