Part Time Food Service Worker

Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive.

The Food and Nutrition department has an opening for a Part Time Food Service Worker at Rainy River Health Centre.

The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of thejob and possess the following qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

• Minimum Grade 12, or equivalent education acceptable to the Employer;
• Hold a valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate
• Successful completion of a Food Service Worker training program from an accredited institution; or successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook,Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook or a post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition
• If no applicants have the FSW Training Program above, the following may be considered in a conditional offer.
• Proof of enrolment in a Food Service Worker training program froman accredited institution prior to closing of the posting.
• Proof of enrolment of post-secondary education (applies to seasonal, casual and part-time employee only)
• Knowledge of institutional food service, therapeutic diets andsafe food handling
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting incompliance with the OHSA
• Ability to work in a busy environment with minimal supervision andas a team member
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions, menus and production sheets;
• Ability to operate equipment food service equipment;
• Perform work requiring continuous reaching, handling and fingering of objects and materials;
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively with colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast paced healthcare environment with excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload;
• Dependable with a verifiable acceptable attendance record;
• Proven ability to perform the essential duties of the position ona regular basis

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparing and serving food;assembling and transporting patient meals; ensuring safe operation, maintenance and cleanliness of all other related equipment; disassembling trays; operating dishwasher and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Other dutiesas required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• 1 Receive assignments from Food Service Manager or designate.
• 2 Prepare, deliver, and servefood/beverages as directed.
• 3 Perform dish room and tray service tasks.
• 4 Retrieve and store goods.
• 5 Operate, maintain, and clean dietary equipment and utensils.
• 6 Maintain department in a clean,safe, and sanitary condition.
• 7 Participate in the Department'sQuality Improvement Program.
• 8 Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations,policies, and procedures. (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• 9 Perform all other duties as may be delegated by the Food Service Manager or designate.

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:

• This Part Time position may be required to work days, evenings,weekends, and holidays.

POSITION AVAILABLE:

• This Part Time position will commence: As soon as possible.