Food Service Worker

7 days ago

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Health Association Nova Scotia Full time
Job Title: Food Service Worker

Compensation: $17.0914/hour

Unionized Position: No

Position Type: Casual

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Dietary Services, the Food Service worker performs and assists with the food service preparation, tasks, meals, and meal delivery while maintaining high standards of service, safety, and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in regular training for food safety handling and apply all principles in the production and handling of food to ensure a safe food supply.
  • Maintain daily quality assurance records such as food temperatures, fridge/freezer temperatures, and dishwasher temperatures.
  • Prepare texture modified diets according to standards set by the dietitian.
  • Understand and follow therapeutic diet principles and standards set by the dietician.
  • Taste all food using sanitary tasting techniques to ensure the food has acceptable taste and texture.
  • Prepare vegetables and other food items according to the menu and portion control procedures.
  • Serve meals to clients, staff, and visitors in an attractive and appetizing manner.
  • Follow the menu as stated. If substitutions need to be made, ensure items are replaced with comparable food items to ensure nutritional balance is met. Record all changes on the menu.
  • Wash and store all dishes, pots, pans, and utensils using proper sanitation methods.
  • Clean and set tables for meal service.
  • Maintain supplies and record supplies that need to be replenished.
  • Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment within the department.
  • Unpack and store food supplies using the first-in, first-out system.
  • Receive goods delivered by individually checking off each item according to the packing slip and requesting adjustments from the driver when there is an error.
  • Ensure product is received in a sanitary condition, handled properly, and free of pests – refuse delivery if product is unacceptable.
  • Lock and secure the dietary area.
  • Observe and practice all safety rules and regulations by WHMIS and JOH&SC.
  • Participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee when appointed.
  • Report fire and accident hazards to the supervisor.
  • Report all equipment regarding maintenance and equipment failure to the manager or maintenance services for immediate attention.
  • Participate in regular meetings within the department and team meetings.
  • Understand, follow, and make suggestions for dietary policies and procedures.
  • Date and label open food and discard outdated foods immediately.
  • Clean and sanitize all surfaces.
  • Thoroughly sweep and mop floors.
  • Other duties as required.

Key Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions without constant supervision.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member with co-workers within the organization.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding duties, which includes constant standing, lifting, bending, stretching, and moving.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, flexible hours, rotating shifts, and special caterings.

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