Food Service Worker

The Bloom Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. The successful candidate will prepare meals, maintain cleanliness of work areas, and ensure food safety while supporting vulnerable populations. This role requires effective communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work in dynamic environments, along with a commitment to high personal hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education required.
• Food Safe 1 course to be completed within 3 months.
• Preferable to have Non-violent Crisis Intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Preps food by setting up prior to meals.
• Cleans work areas and food preparation equipment.
• Maintains storage rooms and ensures proper food supply storage.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Initiative

Ability to work in stressful environments

Empathy

Physical capability for lifting and standing

Skill in kitchen equipment use and maintenance

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation techniques

Education

Grade 10

Food Safe 1 certification

Non-violent Crisis Intervention course

Job description

The Food Service Worker preps by setting up prior to each meal, cleans the work area and food preparation equipment, and cleans and maintains the storage rooms ensuring food supplies are stored properly.

EDUCATION / PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

• Grade 10.
• Recognized course in Food Safe 1 required within 3 months upon hiring.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.

ABILITIES / SKILLS :

• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal amount of supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and in a changing work environment.
• Ability to empathize and work with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, and / or addictions issues, and / or those who may be living with HIV / AIDS or other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
• Must have physical capabilities that are compatible with lifting, stooping, and standing for long periods in a relatively warm environment.
• Must be well groomed and demonstrate a high degree of personal hygiene.
• Skill in use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in cleaning and sanitation techniques.

The Bloom Group is actively recruiting throughout the current Covid-19 pandemic. Successful candidates will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry out their duties, ensuring the best protection for the staff and clients.