FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society provides a senior’s lunch program. This program is from Monday – Saturday with an average of 125 people each day Dine in orders. A small coffee bar is open from 10:00am – 3:00pm Monday – Saturday. The Food Services Assistant supports the daily operation of the seniors’ kitchen at the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Some independent action and judgement are exercised in day-today activities related to kitchen activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Prepares and cooks the daily menu.
· Plans and prepares food for special events: e.g., Board meetings.
· Bakes goods for coffee bar.
· Packages take-home meals when required.
· Oversees and participates in the work of kitchen staff and volunteers engaged in preparing, serving, and selling food.
· Works with volunteers; may participate in recruitment.
· Ensures compliance with health regulations, safety practices and established standards for food handling.
· Contributes to an enjoyable work environment for kitchen staff and volunteers
Assists with the serving of lunch and stocking the coffee bar.
· May purchase speciality items and fresh items as required.
· Receives and inventories food stores.
· Ensures the proper handling and storage of food and the rotation of perishable items.
· Supports the preparation of weekly food and supply orders.
· Provides receipts of food items purchased to the Seniors Programmer & Accountant
· Organizes food stock.
· Keeps kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy.
· Completes weekly and monthly tasks required for kitchen clean-up including laundry.
· Operates standard kitchen equipment including dishwasher, meat slicer, food processor, cold and hot service table, and others.
· Secures premises at the end of the shift.
· Takes over kitchen operation in the coordinator’s absence.
· Completes other related duties as required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
· The Food Services Assistant reports to the Food Service Coordinator, or in his/her absence to the Seniors Centre Recreation Programmer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, procedures, and equipment used in food services and catering operations for a Community Services facility.
· Comprehensive knowledge of health regulations pertaining to the preparation, storage and serving of food. Considerable knowledge of food preparation techniques and nutritive value.
· Ability to oversee the work of volunteers and provide training to staff and volunteers.
· Personal Requirements: Calm, flexible, with a positive attitude to providing service to the senior clientele.
· Be able to work with minimal supervision.
Diploma in a food services related community college course, or equivalent. A minimum of three years’ experience in food preparation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Food Safe Certificate Level 1 required; Level 2 preferred.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Regular hours of work are 6:00am to 2:00pm. Currently, days are Tuesdays and Fridays at 16 hours per week. These days are subject to change per operational needs. May be called on to cover additional shifts when required.
: based on $24.50 - $26.50/ hour plus 12 – 16% in lieu of benefits is paid biweekly. The Society pays employer share of CPP, EI and Work Safe BC premiums on behalf of the employee.
Income tax and statutory deductions will be applied to each pay cheque. Employee receives 6 days paid sick leave each calendar year. The Society reserves the right to require a doctor’s note should sick leave impact work performance.
The Food Services Assistant may need to work additional shifts when the Food Services Coordinator is away. Compensation will be an additional 4.5% for added responsibility during these times.
The Society reviews the salaries of its employees each year. Time sheets must be submitted every two weeks and signed off by the Seniors Centre Recreation Programmer
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS: annual.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.50-$26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-01-24
Expected start date: 2025-02-04
