Food Services Worker (Part Time)

Yee Hong; Markham; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Kitchen Support role responsible for delivering meals, portioning and serving dessert, dishwashing, and cleaning and sanitizing cooking equipment in accordance with government and Yee Hong standards.

The successful candidate will lift heavy trays, work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow written and oral instructions in English, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment; knowledge of Chinese is an asset.

Qualifications

• Completion of or current enrollment 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 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of meals, portioning and serving dessert, dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of cooking equipment, pots, pan and small dishware as well as general and special cleaning in the kitchen in accordance with government and organization policies and standards.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Fast-paced environment

English instruction comprehension

Chinese language asset

Work in kitchen operations

General food service experience

Ability to follow safety policies

Education

Food Service Worker Program enrollment or completion

Food Handler Safety Certificate

Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

Job description

Responsible for the delivery of meals, portioning and serving dessert, dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of cooking equipment, pots, pan and small dishware as well as general and special cleaning in the kitchen in accordance with government and organization policies and standards.

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

Benefits

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

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.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

About Us

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.