Food Service Attendant - Casual

Jarlette Health Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Skill development and advancement

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services is seeking a Food Service Attendant for Roberta Place Retirement Lodge in Barrie, Ontario. The role operates on-site under the Culinary Manager, focusing on safe food handling, meal service, and maintaining clean service areas for residents.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retirement community, with opportunities to participate in special events and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Valid Safe Food Handler's Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Appropriate Food Service experience and knowledge.
• Understanding of food service and preparation is essential.
• Valid alcohol serving certificate is an asset.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Dependable, responsible and able to work well in a team or independently.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced retirement community environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality by adhering to policies under the Culinary Manager.
• Assist with serving meals according to guidelines and resident needs.
• Organize timely meal service and maintain cleanliness in service areas.
• Participate in special events and committees and collaborate with interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and students.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements including WHMIS.

Skills

Safe Food Handler

Food Service Experience

English Communication

Dependable

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Fast-Paced Environment

Job description

Food Service Attendant

Status: Casual

Location: On site at 489 Essa Rd., Barrie, ON L9M 1C1

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Roberta Place Retirement Lodge is a distinguished and licensed retirement community in Barrie, Ontario and offers 99 meticulous and well-appointed suites. Barrie is a city in central Ontario, and is approximately 90 km north of Toronto. The community is known for its stunning waterfront views and offers a dynamic mix of delicious dining, exciting indoor and outdoor activities, fantastic shopping, and a year-round lineup of unforgettable events.

Join our team as a Food Service Attendant!

Under the direction of the Culinary Manager, the Food Service Attendant ensures food safety and quality by adhering to policies, assists with serving meals according to guidelines, and uses equipment competently. Responsibilities include timely meal service organization, maintaining cleanliness, serving meals based on resident needs, and participating in special events and committees. The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and students,and strictly follows occupational health and safety, including WHMIS.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• A valid Safe Food Handler's Certificate from local Public Health, or equivalent food handling training program preferred

• Appropriate Food Service experience, skills and knowledge.

• An understanding of food service and preparation is essential

• Valid alcohol servicing certificate an asset

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language

• Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the retirement community.

• Capable of working in fast-paced environment

Our offer to you may include:

• Referral bonus

• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education

• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career

• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events

• Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel

• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.