Food Service Aide- PT LTC

Job title:

Food Service Aide- PT LTC

Company

Baycrest

Job description

Food and Nutrition Services (Apotex) has an opportunity for aFOOD SERVICES AIDEPERMANENT PART-TIME (Day-Evening Shift)Position Type: Permanent Part-timeShift Type: Day-Evening, every weekend (subject to change)Hourly Pay Rate: $25.69 – $26.22Bi-Weekly Hours: 35.5Posting Number: 8353Union: SEIU ServiceDate Posted: November 5, 2024Internal Closing: November 14, 2024The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Hospital, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged, the Mountainview and Freeman Day Centres. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth. This position is a key and integral part of the resident experience.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs basic food preparation functions including portioning food accurately and in accordance with production orders
• Maintains supplies and equipment including the nourishment cart
• Serves clients in a courteous and engaging manner
• Collects of dishes, loads and operates dish machine
• Cleans and sanitize kitchen and dining area
• Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies and Kosher Laws,
• Serves food to residents according to therapeutic diets and preferences
• May need to lift and carry heavy objects, and to withstand long periods of walking, standing and frequent bending and twisting
• May need to steer and manipulate large and small food wagons through congested areas
• Participates in training that supports the resident experience (e.g. Gentle Persuasive Approach)
• Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High school completion or equivalent required
• Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required
• Previous experience in an institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service experience; a combination of education (Food Service Worker Certificate program from an accredited College) and experience is preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement %
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.Required SkillsRequired Experience

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:49:02 GMT

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