Summer Student – Program Assistant, Dietary (Richmond Hill)

Mon Sheong; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mon Sheong is seeking a summer student for the Nutrition and Dietary Services department. The role involves supporting food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and providing administrative assistance. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Food and Nutrition program and possess strong organizational skills along with bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bilingual preferred for communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and maintain hygiene standards.
• Support meal planning and serve meals.
• Perform daily clerical duties.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in a Food and Nutrition program

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Services / Food Services Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the tidiness and sanitation standards, assisting with food preparation, and providing administrative support to the department staff.

Main Duties:

• Support the Home’s Quality Assurance and Risk Management Programs by assisting with therapeutic spreadsheet updates and audits, meal serving audits, inventory audits, sanitation and maintenance audits;
• Participate in functional areas of food production to support meal services such as preparing scheduled meals/snacks/desserts/supplements, setting tables, etc;
• Act as a support in the meal planning process;
• Participate in the Workplace Inspection Program to maintain proper Health and Safety Standards;
• Perform daily clerical duties;
• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Food and Nutrition program in a recognized University/College;
• Experience working with seniors an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Word and Excel;
• Bilingual in English and Chinese is preferred.

Other Requirements:

All summer student positions are funded to promote employment opportunities for students, thus the duration of these positions are subject to funding approval. To be eligible for the program, job applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant or territorial legislation and regulations.

Note: Due to the large volume of applications expected to be received, we thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

DISCLAIMER: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.