Food Service Worker - Temporary Part-Time - Pioneer Ridge at City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Handling, Customer Service, Sanitation Techniques, Teamwork, Communication, Food Preparation, Equipment Operation, Safety Practices, Attention to Detail, Presentation Skills, Record Keeping, Problem Solving, Time Management, Adaptability, Compassion, Training Participation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate, is responsible for pre and final preparation of foods, service to residents, staff, patrons (Meals on Wheels, Jasper Place, Grace Remus Daycare, etc.), special functions, and catering, and cleanliness of work areas, according to the shift assigned. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves meals to residents staff and patrons, maintaining quality, portion control and attractive presentation following pleasurable dining best practices, including therapeutic and texture modified diets; observes, records, and reports concerns to Supervisor or designate in accordance with Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards. Responsible for sanitary food handling and correct storage of food materials. Operates all food service equipment including the cash register. Maintains cleanliness of the work area and equipment. Responsible for careful operation and use of all equipment, follows recommended utilization of supplies, and chemicals and reports hazards and equipment defects. Loads and moves dishes to and from kitchen and dining areas. Washes dishes, utensils, cutlery, pots, pans, steam kettles etc. Provides courteous and tactful customer service to residents, families, staff, visitors, and other patrons. Participates in unit and section meetings and in-house training and completes education as assigned. Participates in fire drills, evacuations and other safety measures. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. ROTATION AVAILABLE: # 1 QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Grade ten education or equivalent; and Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit; and Completion of or enrollment in a food service worker training program approved at a college of applied arts and technology or a Food Service Worker program provided by a private career college or otherwise meets the training and qualifications requirements under Reg. 246/22 of the Fixing Long Term Care Act ; or Has appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position. Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to work independently and as a team member Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is required Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Assets: Previous experience in food services in a health care setting (long term care, retirement home, hospital) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies Must be willing to work shift work including holidays and weekends Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis Must maintain current certification in Safe Food Handling approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. 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Responsibilities

The Food Service Worker is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals to residents and patrons, ensuring quality and cleanliness. They also maintain sanitary food handling practices and operate food service equipment.