Food Service Worker (Toronto)

Overview The Food Service Worker provides patient-focused care in the assembly and delivery of patient trays, nourishments, and menus. Ensures Infection Control and Public Health Standards are met when preparing and portioning food items; ware washing dishes, pots, cooking & kitchen equipment for patients. Education - Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent. - Must have a Toronto Public Health Department Food Handler Certification or equivalent. Qualifications - Previous food service experience in a health care environment an asset. - Ability to consistently serve patients and hospital staff in a respectful and courteous manner. - Demonstrated basic computer literacy and reading comprehension. - A service oriented focus with good communication and human relations skills with a proven ability to work as part of a team. - Ability to follow duty outlines and work efficiently meeting timeline requirements. - Ability to multitask; exercise initiative and good judgment. - Must be able to perform simple math calculation to complete nourishment room inventory & portioning tallied food items. - Positive work and attendance record required. - All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. - All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. - All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH''s policies and practices. - Physical demands: - Pushing and pulling of heavy carts - Repetitive forward reaching and turning, waist to shoulder level - Repetitive light lifting (15 lbs.) - Walking throughout the shift ( to all of the time) - Standing throughout the shift ( to all of the time) EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Mtis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position. Are you interested in this job? Header Profile options Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pk789