Food Services Helper - West 5th

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Food Service Helper to join their team. In this role, you will prepare and serve meals, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Your responsibilities will include setting up dining areas, operating kitchen equipment, and following strict sanitation protocols. This position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess a passion for food service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in hospital food services preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, heat, and serve meals to patients according to diet orders.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work areas.

Skills

Food Handling

Sanitation Standards

Teamwork

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Ware Washing Equipment

Ovens

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Food Service Helper prepares, decants and portions food, delivers and serves meals independently in the dining room utilizing dietary guidelines/restrictions. Operates machines such as ovens, ware washing equipment, and puts inventory away in designated areas. Maintains all work areas in a safe and sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Grade 12 education or equivalent
2. Minimum 2 years' experience working in hospital food services or institutional food service operations, would be an asset
3. Food Handler Certificate preferred
4. Ability to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
5. Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking; requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital
6. Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
7. Ability to work independently, within designated time frames, and as part of a team
8. Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
9. Neat appearance, good attendance, punctual and work record are essential
10. Ability to work in very cold (walk-in freezer), cold (walk-in refrigerator) and warm environments
11. Must wear safety shoes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating, and serving meals to patients (in compliance with the diet order)
2. Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards
3. Retrieving soiled dishes, etc. from dining areas for ware washing and disposal
4. Following HACCP principles of food handling
5. Operating and maintaining ware washing equipment; using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals
6. Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items
7. Completing inventory sheets for the clinical and production areas
8. Tempering and distribution of food items
9. Ordering supplies for clinical and production areas
10. Putting supplies/inventory away in designated areas in the department
11. Reports directly to Food Services Supervisors
12. Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

HOURS OF WORK:
Rotating shifts - days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.