Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Worker is responsible for all aspects of the delivery of food service ensuring high standards in a sanitary environment. Consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Bonnechere Manor, contributes to the efficient operation of the Dietary department within an interdisciplinary resident-focused team.
Responsibilities

Supports the ongoing operation of the Dietary department through the completion of the following duties:

• Monitor, assess, transport and restock unit specific supplies to efficiently provide high quality food service.
• Proportion and serve food, attractively displayed based on resident choice and preference to meet individual dietary requirements at the required times.
• Supports the continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives of the department by providing constructive ideas and solutions to problems and challenges involving:
• prudent use of resources and control waste,
• reporting to supervisor abnormal use of supplies, and
• participating in continuing education, relevant to Long-Term Care, to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.
• Evaluates on an ongoing basis the overall acceptance of meal service including portions, palpability and waste and communicate results to cook.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet resident needs consistent with resident-focused care approach by:
• participating in establishing and maintaining a home-like environment including the dining experience,
• participating in special theme dinners,
• responding to and assisting any employee in need of help,
• participating in interdisciplinary committees as required, and
• demonstrating ability to respond positively to last minute changes that may occur.
• Create a facility environment that protects the confidentiality of residents, staff and activities of Bonnechere Manor.
• Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety. Follows all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificate - Food Service Worker Program, as approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care OR Diploma - Cook/Chef course from an established college or have attained Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program status or an equivalent program as determined by the employer.
• Certificate - Food Safety Awareness Program, as approved by a Public Health Unit.
• Experience in Long Term Care setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication and organizational skills with an ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties.
• Ability to perform shift work requirement in a 24 hour day, 7 day a week operation.
• Ability to meet and maintain health requirement standards of the Home as per the Long-Term Care Legislation.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $29.14-$29.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In perso

• Monitor, assess, transport and restock unit specific supplies to efficiently provide high quality food service.
• Proportion and serve food, attractively displayed based on resident choice and preference to meet individual dietary requirements at the required times.
• Supports the continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives of the department by providing constructive ideas and solutions to problems and challenges involving:
• prudent use of resources and control waste,
• reporting to supervisor abnormal use of supplies, and
• participating in continuing education, relevant to Long-Term Care, to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.
• Evaluates on an ongoing basis the overall acceptance of meal service including portions, palpability and waste and communicate results to cook.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet resident needs consistent with resident-focused care approach by:
• participating in establishing and maintaining a home-like environment including the dining experience,
• participating in special theme dinners,
• responding to and assisting any employee in need of help,
• participating in interdisciplinary committees as required, and
• demonstrating ability to respond positively to last minute changes that may occur.
• Create a facility environment that protects the confidentiality of residents, staff and activities of Bonnechere Manor.
• Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety. Follows all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act