Food Services Helper

**Position Details**:
**Posting #**: 27631
**Department**:Patient Food Services West 5th
**Employee Type**:Temporary, Part Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:56 weeks
**Union**:CUPE
**Openings Remaining**:1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays
**Time of Day**: Days, Afternoons
**Shift**: Rotating, 6 hour, 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 11/04/24
**Closing Date**: 18/04/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
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The Food Service Helper prepares, decants and portions food, delivers and serves meals independently in dining room utilizing dietary guidelines/restrictions. Operates machines such as ovens, ware washing equipment and puts inventory away in designated areas. Maintains all work areas in a safe and sanitary condition.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in hospital food services or institutional food service operations, would be an asset
- Food Handler Certificate preferred
- Ability to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
- Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking; requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
- Ability to work independently, within designated time frames, and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
- Neat appearance, good attendance, punctual and work record are essential
- Ability to work in very cold (walk in freezer), cold (walk in refrigerator) and warm environment.
- Must wear safety shoes

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating and serving meals to patients (in compliance with the diet order)
- Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards
- Retrieving soiled dishes, etc. from dining areas for ware washing and disposal
- Following HACCP principles of food handling
- Operating and maintaining ware washing equipment; using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals
- Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items
- Completing inventory sheets for the clinical and production areas
- Tempering and distribution of food items
- Ordering supplies for clinical and production areas
- Putting supplies/inventory away in designated areas in the department
- Reports directly to Food Services Supervisors
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

**WAGE RATE**:
Hourly: $25.09...$26.18...$27.25 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

**PLEASE NOTE**:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**_ St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other._**
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.**

**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.