Food Service Attendant - MRHH Food Services (Acute Care)

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York Region is seeking a Food Service Attendant to support the Food and Nutrition Services department. Responsibilities include food service tasks and sanitation, with a strong emphasis on safety practices. Ideal candidates are equipped with a current Food Safety Proton Certificate and possess a good command of English. This role is essential for providing high-quality food service within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Food Safety Proton Certificate from Public Health.
• Must be physically capable of pushing loaded food carts and lifting heavy boxes.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Food and Nutrition Services with food service and sanitation tasks.
• Clean and manage food service equipment.
• Carry out food preparation for patients as appropriate.

Skills

Food Safety Proton Certificate

Strong command of the English Language

Ability to perform physical tasks

Empathy in interactions

Job description

Job Description

The Food Service Attendant will provide support to the department of Food and Nutrition Services by completing the food service and sanitation tasks as assigned including clean‑up of patient/services dishes and Food Services equipment, carrying out food preparation for patients as appropriate and general departmental cleaning as required.

What must you have?

• Current and valid Food Safety Proton Certificate from Public Health.
• Must be physically capable of pushing loaded food carts, prolonged standing, walking long distances, working in refrigerators and freezers and lifting heavy boxes.
• Strong command of the English Language.
• Must follow WHMIS, HACCP, FIFO procedures and guidelines.

What else do you bring?

• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ability to understand therapeutic diets.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Previous experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Previous experience within the Food Service Attendant classification.

*This position is represented by OPSEU.* You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.