Job Description
Food and Nutrition Services has an opportunity for a
KITCHEN HELPER
Production
Position Type: Casual
Shift Type: Varies
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.59 - $26.09
Bi-Weekly Hours: Varies
Number of Positions: 10
Posting Number: 8503
Union: SEIU Service PT
Date Posted: November 27, 2024
Closing Date: December 6, 2024
Job Summary:
The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Centre, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged and the Mountainview Day Centre. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collects and washes dishes as needed
- Cleans up trash and kitchen garbage
- Cleans floors, mops, and sweeps as required in Food and Nutrition Services
- Assists in TM area - washing equipment between uses
- Cleans kitchen equipment as needed
- Scrub and clean pots and pans
- Assists with conversion of kitchen from Kosher to Kosher for Passover for April 2025 and converting back, after Passover. This involves moving supplies and cleaning.
- Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies
- May need to lift and carry heavy objects, and withstand long periods of walking, standing and frequent bending and twisting
- May need to steer and manipulate large and small food wagons through congested areas
- Portioning food accurately, in accordance with production orders
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
- High school completion or equivalent required
- Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required
- Previous experience in a Food Services preferred
- Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
- Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
Additional Benefits:
- Vacation Entitlement
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.
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