Food Service Worker

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care through the assembly and delivery of meals while adhering to strict health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 education and a Food Handler Certification, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. This position offers a chance to contribute positively to patient experiences in a supportive hospital environment. If you're passionate about service and food safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent required.
• Food Handler Certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient trays and ensure food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Computer Literacy

Time Management

Mathematical Skills

Education

Grade 12 Education or Equivalent

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Overview

The Food Service Worker provides patient-focused care in the assembly and delivery of patient trays, nourishments, and menus. Ensures Infection Control and Public Health Standards are met when preparing and portioning food items; ware washing dishes, pots, cooking & kitchen equipment for patients.

Education

- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Must have a Toronto Public Health Department Food Handler Certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

- Previous food service experience in a health care environment an asset.
- Ability to consistently serve patients and hospital staff in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Demonstrated basic computer literacy and reading comprehension.
- A service oriented focus with good communication and human relations skills with a proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow duty outlines and work efficiently meeting timeline requirements.
- Ability to multitask; exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Must be able to perform simple math calculation to complete nourishment room inventory & portioning tallied food items.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

- Physical demands:
- Pushing and pulling of heavy carts
- Repetitive forward reaching and turning, waist to shoulder level
- Repetitive light lifting (15 lbs.)
- Walking throughout the shift (½ to all of the time)
- Standing throughout the shift (½ to all of the time)