York Region is Looking For Food Service Worker at Newmarket, ON Full Time

Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE

ing to the Manager, Production and Support Services, is responsible for assisting in all aspects of food preparation, service, delivery, collection and clean-up in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care (LTC) Standards, Health Protection & Promotions Act, The Occupational Health & Safety Act and Departmental Policy.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of large quantities of food to meet the production requirements of the facility, its related functions and outreach programs.
• Sets tables in dining area for residents meals.
• Delivers trays to serving areas for the service of meals.
• Portions and serves food to residents in dining rooms.
• Collects all soiled dishes, utensils and trays and returns to clean-up area.
• Operates commercial cleaning equipment; transports food/material/supplies to food service areas by hand or hand truck.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from the residents.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Assists in on the job “buddy training system” of other employees, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of two years of Secondary School or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program offered by an established College and able to obtain the Certificate within three years of appointment.
• Completion of an approved Food Safety Course.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79/10).
• Minimum one (1) year’s experience in the dietary department of a health care facility.