Food Service Worker – Food Services #541-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving safe, high-quality meals to patients under the Food Services Supervisor. The role requires adherence to health standards and patient safety policies in a hospital setting.

Applicants should hold a Food Handler Certificate and a High School diploma, with the ability to follow instructions, perform basic arithmetic, and lift 10–50 lbs. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler Certificate required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions (to be tested).
• Ability to follow basic arithmetic calculations (to be tested).
• Ability to demonstrate correct lifting and carrying techniques (10–50 lbs).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Meet Public Health standards related to safe food handling.
• Must meet physical demands (standing, bending, reaching, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.
• Demonstrate Brightshores values and patient safety awareness.
• Comply with health and safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve safe, high-quality food to patients under supervision.

Skills

Food Handler Certificate

Follow written/verbal instructions

Basic arithmetic

Lifting 10–50 lbs

Team player

Patient safety awareness

Flexible shifts

Independent work

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DEPARTMENT: FOOD SERVICES

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $26.426 - $27.085

Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Food Service Worker is responsible for the preparation and service of safe, high-quality food to patients.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler Certificate
• Ability to follow written and verbal job instructions (to be tested)
• Ability to follow basic arithmetic calculations (to be tested if necessary)
• Ability to demonstrate correct lifting and carrying techniques of items weighing in range of 10-50 lbs (to be tested)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to meet Public Health standards, Food Premises - Health Protection and Promotion Act related to safe food handling
• Ability to meet physical demands (prolonged standing, frequent bending, twisting, reaching, pulling and pushing of retherming & support carts)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Experience working in an institutional food service environment