Cooks Helper

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***Reporting to the Support Service Manager and/or designate, the Dishwasher will participate in ware-washing, pot washing and general sanitation of the food service area. The dishwasher participates in the set up for special events. The Dishwasher helps the Server 2 with receiving the grocery orders and placing items in the dry storage room.

**Status**: PT/Permanent

***POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**:
***Include but not limited to;
- Assists in food preparation as assigned by Cook /Lead Chef or Support Services Manager.
- Basic Food Prep /Delivery of Food to Desired Floors during Dine in Service.
- Carries out duties such as scraping dishes, racking/stacking dishes, washing dishes, cutlery and glassware, and transporting dishes as required.
- Monitors and records the temperature of the dish machine.
- Ensures correct usage of chemicals in dish machine and pot washing areas
- Changes water in dish machine after each meal service.
- Performs general cleaning tasks as per site cleaning schedules in the service area, preparation areas and kitchen, including pot washing.
- Receives, uncrates, and puts away supplier deliveries as required.
- Breaks down cardboard boxes and prepares boxes for disposal.
- Practices and maintains department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, sanitation, and infection control as required by the Health Department and facility.
- Establishes and maintains an atmosphere conducive to pleasant dining by creating an environment which maintains the happiness, self-respect, general dignity and physical safety of each resident.
- Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among staff, residents, and guests.
- Prevents the spread of infection by proper hand washing, appropriate glove use, following prescribed cleaning techniques, and proper handling of chemicals.
- Attends staff meetings and education sessions as required
- Other related duties as required by the by the Lead Chef or Support Services Manager.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**:

- “Food Safety and Sanitation” Certificate Required
- Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience in a dining room environment an asset
- Knowledge and experience with kitchen equipment and machines an asset
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral English.
- Must be in good health; able to spend the majority of the shift standing, walking, and carrying dishes.
- Must be free of allergies or conditions, which may be aggravated by working with cleaners, detergents and equipment.
- All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Ability to demonstrate, empathy, patience, tact and concern in providing quality service to residents
- Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and learn procedures.
- Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs alone; able to push and pull items on carts; able to stretch, reach, crouch and kneel as needed.

**About SE Health**

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.