Food Service Worker, Part-time, Greenwood Court

**FOOD SERVICE WORKER** - Part Time_ - Greenwood Court, Tri-County Mennonite Homes_ - Stratford, ON_ **About Greenwood Court**: Greenwood Court is designed as a 'Community of Care' where seniors are able to age in place. As the needs of our seniors change, they have access to additional services and supports without having to leave familiar surroundings or newly developed friendships. Staff and volunteers are committed to making Greenwood Court "a place to call home" for its residents. **About the Position**: Reporting to the Director of Nutrition Services, the Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing, serving food, dishwashing, and other related duties. They are also responsible to aid with food preparation under the cook's direction. **WAGE: $ 17.19 - $ 20.85 hourly** **QUALIFICATIONS** - Food Service Worker Diploma/Certificate or Training program at a recognized post-secondary institution as established by the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario - Food Handler Training Program which has been completed by a Board of Public Health within the past five (5) years **EXPERIENCE** - Previous professional experience in a health care setting an asset **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES** - Knowledge of basic nutrition and special diet needs of individual residents - Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently - Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the workday - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions - Must be open to new knowledge and changes in the healthcare and food service fields - Must be able to relate, communicate and co-operate effectively with staff, residents, residents' families, and the public - Must be able to exhibit maturity, good judgment, and flexibility - Exhibit and maintain a high standard of professional knowledge appearance, behavior and attitude - Possess physical and mental capabilities to provide quality resident care - Must show genuine concern for the elderly **About Tri-County Mennonite Homes** **WHAT WE OFFER**: - Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities - Pension plan - Health and dental benefits - Short-term disability - Life insurance - Paid orientation - Training opportunities and career development - Employee appreciation lunches and events - Employee Assistance Program - An employee Social Committee - Tuition support programs - Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen - A positive and supportive working environment Tri-County Mennonite Homes is dedicated to keep our residents and staff safe and improve the quality of life for our residents. Vaccinations are safe, highly effective and significantly reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization. Therefore we require all new hires to provide proof of at minimum first vaccination by onboarding date and to comply with Tri-County Mennonite Homes Covid vaccination policies as they are amended to reflect the latest available information. Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and developmentally disabled individuals. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court, Nithview Community, and Aldaview Services. Our mission is **_“Making Every Day Matter”._** - Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant._