Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Looking for Food Services Associate at Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada Full Time

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Associate

SHIFT TYPE: Rotating as per schedule

DEPT/PROGRAM: Food Services

JOB CLASS: Dietary Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time

RATE OF PAY: $25.41-$26.45 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU

POSTING TYPE: Open

POSTING DATE: September 25th, 2023

HYBRID ELIGIBLE: No

NUMBER: Multiple Opportunities

The Manager of Food Services is currently seeking part time Food Service Associates. The purpose of the position is to prepare and portion food, assemble trays, and deliver meals; clean dishware and pots; clean & sanitize equipment to maintain a clean and hygienic environment; service work in all areas of the food service department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Sanitize equipment, work area, floors, sinks, counters, carts, shelving, and knives according to departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare, gather and/or portion of meals, snacks, and bag lunches according to daily production sheets and portioning guidelines; label, refrigerate and date all foods according to departmental policies and procedures
• Garborate (waste disposal) leftovers, strip trays, operate dish machine and pot machine and de-liming dish machine; replenish chemicals and ensure that temperature guidelines are met and recorded; bagging garbage and recyclable items, moving to designated areas and compacting garbage as per procedure
• Delivery & retrieval of trays and meal carts involving use of Tuggers
• Ensuring that security procedures and policies are strictly adhered to. i.e. cutlery counts
• Handling and/or storing inventory and rotating stock
• Prepare, assemble, deliver, set up and replenish in all areas required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Food Service Worker certificate required, or minimum of 3-5 years recent, relevant experience within a healthcare facility, or willingness to obtain
• Food Service Worker certificate within 1 year of employment Food Handler Safety Course – Certificate from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – renewable every 5 years.
• Preference for 3 – 5 years’ experience in food services, preferably in a health care environment
• Proven analytical skills in deciding when to report issues or concerns to supervisor to ensure prompt corrective action
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
• You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to http://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/join_your_team by quoting Job ID WC23-293. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.