Food Service Assistant

at  Kerrisdale Community Centre Society

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society provides a senior’s lunch program. This program is from Monday – Saturday with an average of 125 people each day Dine in orders. A small coffee bar is open from 10:00am – 3:00pm Monday – Saturday. The Food Services Assistant supports the daily operation of the seniors’ kitchen at the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Some independent action and judgement are exercised in day-today activities related to kitchen activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, procedures, and equipment used in food services and catering operations for a Community Services facility.
· Comprehensive knowledge of health regulations pertaining to the preparation, storage and serving of food. Considerable knowledge of food preparation techniques and nutritive value.
· Ability to oversee the work of volunteers and provide training to staff and volunteers.
· Personal Requirements: Calm, flexible, with a positive attitude to providing service to the senior clientele.
· Be able to work with minimal supervision.
Diploma in a food services related community college course, or equivalent. A minimum of three years’ experience in food preparation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Food Safe Certificate Level 1 required; Level 2 preferred.

· Prepares and cooks the daily menu.
· Plans and prepares food for special events: e.g., Board meetings.
· Bakes goods for coffee bar.
· Packages take-home meals when required.
· Oversees and participates in the work of kitchen staff and volunteers engaged in preparing, serving, and selling food.
· Works with volunteers; may participate in recruitment.
· Ensures compliance with health regulations, safety practices and established standards for food handling.
· Contributes to an enjoyable work environment for kitchen staff and volunteers
Assists with the serving of lunch and stocking the coffee bar.
· May purchase speciality items and fresh items as required.
· Receives and inventories food stores.
· Ensures the proper handling and storage of food and the rotation of perishable items.
· Supports the preparation of weekly food and supply orders.
· Provides receipts of food items purchased to the Seniors Programmer & Accountant
· Organizes food stock.
· Keeps kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy.
· Completes weekly and monthly tasks required for kitchen clean-up including laundry.
· Operates standard kitchen equipment including dishwasher, meat slicer, food processor, cold and hot service table, and others.
· Secures premises at the end of the shift.
· Takes over kitchen operation in the coordinator’s absence.
· Completes other related duties as required.