Food Services Worker (Part-Time)

Yee Hong; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Professional development

Education assistance

Inclusive culture

Safe workplace

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Canada is seeking a part-time Food Services Worker to set up, deliver and serve meals following client preferences, diet orders and safety standards.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy trays, work quickly in a busy kitchen, and follow health protocols. Yee Hong offers a competitive compensation package, a multi-employer pension plan and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of, or is currently enrolled in a recognized Food Service Worker Program.
• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate.
• Some experience in food services industry.
• Ability to lift heavy industrial size food trays, pots and pans.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, delivers and serves meals according to client preference, prescribed portion sizes and diet order in an accurate, timely, orderly and safe manner.
• Prepares and delivers nourishment and special orders according to diet order and client preferences.
• Wraps, date-labels, and stores food items.
• Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, dishwares and cooking equipment efficiently and thoroughly as assigned.
• Cleans production area, stove, refrigeration area, dish and pot washing areas, dining room and servery and maintains them in a safe, clean and organized condition.
• Performs regular cleaning duties including floor cleaning as assigned.
• Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and GHS.
• Follows protocols (e.g., temperature logs) to comply with standards from Ministry, public health and other regulatory bodies.
• Follows protocols on rotation and utilization of stock and inventory.
• Performs general and special cleaning duties (deep cleaning, refrigerator, blue bin, handwashing sink, work table, etc.) as assigned.
• Removes garbage from the kitchen before end of shift, maintains garbage container, clean linens and folds cardboard boxes.
• Organizes janitor room, monitors chemical supplies and makes timely report to Manager for replenishment.
• Replenishes sanitary supplies as appropriate.
• Receives delivery of goods and ensures accuracy.
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

English comprehension

Ability to lift heavy items

Fast-paced environment

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

Food Handler Safety Certificate

Job description

Food Services Worker - Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Sets up, delivers and serves meals according to client preference, prescribed portion sizes and diet order in an accurate, timely, orderly and safe manner.
• Prepares and delivers nourishment and special orders according to diet order and client preferences.
• Wraps, date-labels, and stores food items.
• Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, dishwares and cooking equipment efficiently and thoroughly as assigned.
• Cleans production area, stove, refrigeration area, dish and pot washing areas, dining room and servery and maintains them in a safe, clean and organized condition.
• Performs regular cleaning duties including floor cleaning as assigned.
• Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and GHS.
• Follows protocols (e.g., temperature logs) to comply with standards from Ministry, public health and other regulatory bodies.
• Follows protocols on rotation and utilization of stock and inventory.
• Performs general and special cleaning duties (deep cleaning, refrigerator, blue bin, handwashing sink, work table, etc.) as assigned.
• Removes garbage from the kitchen before end of shift, maintains garbage container, clean linens and folds cardboard boxes.
• Organizes janitor room, monitors chemical supplies and makes timely report to Manager for replenishment.
• Replenishes sanitary supplies as appropriate.
• Receives delivery of goods and ensures accuracy.
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of, or is currently enrolled in a recognized Food Service Worker Program.
• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate.
• Some experience in food services industry.
• Ability to lift heavy industrial size food trays, pots and pans.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese an asset.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Exposure to all resident care elements through occasional resident contact.
• Occasional shift work, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Exposed to noise, high temperature and moisture while working in the dish room and pot washing areas.

Salary Range: $20.71 - $23.05

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK! Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care ("Yee Hong") is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong's vision is "Seniors living their lives to the fullest - with health, independence and dignity". In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position.

If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.