Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
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Main Purpose and Function
Carnegie Community Centre serves as an important resource to Vancouver’s diverse Downtown Eastside community. Patrons participate in educational, recreational, cultural, and social programming, enjoy the delicious low-cost food offered at the cafeteria, or simply enjoy the Centre as the living room of the Downtown Eastside.
The Food Service Worker position is a physically demanding dishwashing position requiring manual labour in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The Food Service Worker performs a variety of cleaning and kitchen tasks in a commercial kitchen. The Food Service Worker organizes, cleans, and sanitizes the work area, busses, and sorts food and waste into appropriate recycling bins, washes and puts away the pans, pots, dishes, and other equipment used in the kitchen, and executes various tasks to assist the other employees responsible for serving and preparing food and beverages including assisting in receiving and stocking supplies. The Food Service Worker maintains and operates commercial dishwashing equipment and s any repair requirements. This position also oversees the work of volunteers under the guidance and support of the Kitchen Coordinator and volunteer Program staff.
Specific Duties or Responsibilities
Performs a variety of cleaning and kitchen tasks including washing, sanitizing, and putting away dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment
Ensures that the work area is clean, organized, and free from hazards
Ensures that all equipment in the dish pit is in clean, safe operating condition and s any need for repair to the Food Services Coordinator
Assists other kitchen staff with receiving supplies and stocking
Ensures that dirty dishes are brought to the dish pit and that food waste and garbage are sorted into appropriate recycling bins
Ensures that dishwashing practices (e.g. personal hygiene) are compliant with food-safe requirements
Establishes and maintains positive relationships and appropriate professional boundaries with staff, volunteers, and community members
Works tactfully and compassionately with volunteers who may have drug/alcohol addictions and/or be isolated through poverty, homelessness, mental illness, or other factors of social exclusion
Supervises and provides guidance, support, direction, and coaching to volunteers as needed in the kitchen and cafeteria
Deals tactfully with difficult issues and handles complaints from volunteers and patrons concerning the food services in the Centre, or directs complaints to the Food Services Coordinator
Maintains a safe, healthy, and positive environment for staff, volunteers, patrons, and community members to access food services
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Completion of tenth school grade, preferably supplemented with Food Safe training and some experience in dealing with socially and economically disadvantaged populations, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the methods, supplies, and equipment used to clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, equipment, and working areas,
Some knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and of necessary precautionary measures
Ability to operate modern dishwashing equipment
Ability to organize work area efficiently and to establish and maintain an effective work schedule
Ability to do physically demanding work in a fast-paced, hot, humid environment for long periods of time
Ability to work in a standing position for a long period of time
Ability to use a computer to check and respond to emails
Ability to understand and follow regulations, policies, and procedures related to food services and Centre operations
A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.
The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual
Position Start Date: August, 2023
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-009: $21.27 to $24.88 per hour
Application Close: August, 6, 2023
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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