Food Service Worker

Assist the Food Services Manager in carrying out the day to day operation of the Department including preparing and serving food, dish room operation, cleaning, and other functions as required

• Hold a valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate
• Successful completion of a Food Service Worker training program from an accredited institution
• or successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook or a post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition
• If no applicants have the FSW Training Program above, the following may be considered in a conditional offer: Proof of enrolment in a Food Service Worker training program from an accredited institution
• Proof of enrolment of post-secondary education (applies to seasonal, casual and part time employee only)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge of institutional food service, therapeutic diets and safe food handling
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability to work in a busy environment with minimal supervision and as a team member
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions, menus and production sheets
• Ability to operate equipment food service equipment
• Perform work requiring continuous reaching, handling and fingering of objects and materials
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively with colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record
• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position on a regular basis