Food Services Helper

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Canada is seeking a Food Service Worker to deliver and serve meals to patients. The ideal candidate should have grade 12 education or equivalent, and experience in food service is an asset. Responsibilities include preparing meal trays, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitation standards. The hourly wage ranges from $26.62 to $28.91 plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Experience in institutional food service operation preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and serving meals to patients.
• Preparing patient meals/meal trays with dietary restrictions.
• Operating microwave/convection ovens.
• Maintaining work area/equipment to meet sanitation standards.

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Experience in institutional food service operation will be an asset
• Food Handler Certificate preferred
• Applicants must be able to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to perform related duties including standing, bending, walking and pushing carts through the department and hospital
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
• Neat appearance, good attendance and work record are essential
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment
• Must wear safety shoes

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Delivering and serving meals to patients
• Working on a belt line
• Preparing patient meals/meal trays with dietary restrictions
• Operating microwave/convection ovens
• Operating and maintaining dish cleaning machines
• Assisting with inventory as required
• Delivering and retrieving meal carts and supplies
• Pushing food supply carts between dock and department
• Handling garbage bags
• Maintaining work area/equipment to meet sanitation and safety standards
• Reports directly to Food Services Supervisors

WAGE RATE:
Hourly: $26.62...$27.78...$28.91 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)