Job Description

Job Title: FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Department: Dietary

Responsible To: Director of Dietary Services

• Purpose: To deliver quality food services to the residents of the Home. To assist residents during meal service time and to perform timely and accurate meal delivery, in a quiet and relaxing
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare breakfast, staff lunches and sandwiches daily.
• Maintain a working knowledge of policies, procedures and standards of the
• Home and seek clarification when needed.
• Must be familiar with departmental policies and procedures manual, WHMIS and EMO.
• Attend annual in-services with WHMIS, fire safety, re-certify food handlers
• certification and first aid/CPR, as required.
• Prepare, deliver and serve food in the proper portion size and temperature.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Report to maintenance and equipment needing repairs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, servicing areas/workstations.
• Participate in dietary staff meetings.
• Assist in receiving, checking and putting away orders that come into the kitchen.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Dietary Services.

Equipment Used: Dishwasher, Food Carts, Vegetable Peeler, Knives, Microwave Oven, Mop,

Stove, Steamer, Ovens, Mixers, Food trucks, Toaster and Tray Trolleys.

Working Conditions:

• Kitchen working environment.
• Interacts with residents, family members, staff and visitors.
• Flexibility is required related to work routines, schedules and frequent.
  

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Current Food Handler’s Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations and guidelines governing the Food Service industry
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Previous experience in healthcare food service preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies up to 50 lbs.
  

Working Hours: Subject to rotation and change, holidays and weekends.

Mission statement:

We, at the Northside Community Guest Home, encourage the active participation of residents, families, staff, and supporting community members to achieve outstanding long-term care that enhances a resident’s journey in life.