Food Service Worker - Future and Ongoing Opportunities

The Regional Municipality of York; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Ontario is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation, service, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in a training program. This casual position will involve adhering to health and safety standards within a supportive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension program

Access to employee discounts

Healthcare spending account

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Must hold a Food Service Worker Certificate or enroll in a training program.
• Completion of a Food Safety Course is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation.
• Ensure hygiene and safety during food service.
• Participate in delivery and clean-up processes.

Skills

Food Service Worker Certification

Completion of an approved Food Safety Course

Effective communication skills

Education

Completion of two years of Secondary School

Job description

Overview

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. The positions are casual and temporary.

Salary

This position is a unionized role with CUPE Local 905 Long Term Care. Salary: per hour.

What We Offer

• DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES - Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses, such as gyms and fitness studios, Canada’s Wonderland, Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program!
• EMPLOYER OF CHOICE - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• BENEFITS AND WELLNESS - A healthcare spending account of $1,750. Access to 24 / 7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). For Casual roles: 4% and 10% in lieu of vacation and benefits on all paid hours.
• INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE - Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

About the Role

This position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of food preparation, service, delivery, collection and clean-up in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care (LTC) Standards, Health Protection & Promotions Act, The Occupational Health & Safety Act and Departmental Policy.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of two years of Secondary School or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program offered by an established College and able to obtain the Certificate within three years of appointment.
• Completion of an approved Food Safety Course.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Checks (PVSC).
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory PVSC, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act.