Food Service Worker

**ob description**

Vision: To join a team of dedicated people who are committed to building a community of care where people thrive by creating an environment that promotes well-being of all residents, that fights to eliminate loneliness, helplessness and boredom, and where decision are made by those that live here or those closest to them. Creating a place that “Feels like Home”.

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Chef Supervisor, performs a variety of duties within the food services operation such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruits, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, and washing dishes and utensils. All tasks must be done in adherence to the GVL Food Safety Plan. JOB

DUTIES:
1. Portions out and serves food and beverages to residents in dining areas. Sets up meal trays for residents unable to come to the dining room. Loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons.

2. Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads.

3. Replenishes ward fridges with juice, milk, etc. as required and according to quota.

4. Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.

5. Counts, weighs, and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area. Delivers nourishments and meals to patients.

6. Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operates dishwashing; stacks clean dishes and utensils.

7. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required.

8. Puts away and brings out supplies as required.

9. Assists in the setting up, serving and cleaning of catering equipment and areas as required.

10. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

12. All staff have a responsibility to remain aware of and report any risks or safety concerns promptly, and to follow any policies or procedures instituted to mitigate these risks. All staff have a part to play in preventing adverse events and in promoting safety for residents and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to resident safety, staff safety and risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

2. Ability to deal with others effectively.

3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

4. Ability to organize work.

5. Ability to operate related equipment.

6. Ability to follow prescribed safe food handling technology.

7. Ability to maintain department and Environmental Health standards of hygiene.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Shift:

- Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
As a long-term care home, we take all necessary Covid-19 precautions per the PHO.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Courtenay, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe Level 1

Shift availability:

- Day Shift, Evening Shift, Weekend Shift

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $24.34 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Shift:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Courtenay, BC V9N 8B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person