St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Looking for Food Services Helper – West 5th at Hamilton, ON Full Time

Openings Remaining:
1

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

Reg/Temp/Casual:
Temporary

Union:
CUPE

Hours of Work:
Rotating Shifts

Time of Day:
Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays

Shift Length:
4hr, 6hr, 7.5hr

Open Date::
26/05/22

Closing Date::
02/06/22

Temporary assignment approximately 78 weeks

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Food Service Helper prepares, decants and portions food, delivers and serves meals independently in dining room utilizing dietary guidelines/restrictions. Operates machines such as ovens, ware washing equipment and puts inventory away in designated areas. Maintains all work areas in a safe and sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in hospital food services or institutional food service operations, would be an asset
• Food Handler Certificate preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking; requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently, within designated time frames, and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
• Neat appearance, good attendance, punctual and work record are essential
• Ability to work in very cold (walk in freezer), cold (walk in refrigerator) and warm environment.
• Must wear safety shoes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating and serving meals to patients (in compliance with the diet order)
• Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards
• Retrieving soiled dishes, etc. from dining areas for ware washing and disposal
• Following HACCP principles of food handling
• Operating and maintaining ware washing equipment; using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals
• Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items
• Completing inventory sheets for the clinical and production areas
• Tempering and distribution of food items
• Ordering supplies for clinical and production areas
• Putting supplies/inventory away in designated areas in the department
• Reports directly to Food Services Supervisors
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

HOURS OF WORK:
Rotating shifts – days, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.

WAGE RATE:
Hourly: $23.13…$24.13…$25.12 (plus 14% in lieu)

PLEASE NOTE:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.