Food Service Associate (PT), Midland

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Assistant Managers of Food Services is currently seeking permanent part-time Food Service Associate. The purpose of the position is to prepare and portion food, assemble trays, and deliver meals; clean dishware and pots; clean&sanitize equipment to maintain a clean and hygienic environment; service work in all areas of the food service department.

Sanitize equipment, work area, floors, sinks, counters, carts, shelving, and knives according to departmental policies and procedures

Prepare, gather and/or portion of meals, snacks, and bag lunches according to daily production sheets and portioning guidelines; label, refrigerate and date all foods according to departmental policies and procedures

Garburate (waste disposal) leftovers, strip trays, operate dish machine and pot machine and de-liming dish machine; replenish chemicals and ensure that temperature guidelines are met and recorded; bagging garbage and recyclable items, moving to designated areas and compacting garbage as per procedure

Delivery&retrieval of trays and meal carts involving use of Tuggers

Ensuring that security procedures and policies are strictly adhered to. i.e. cutlery counts

Handling and/or storing inventory and rotating stock

Prepare, assemble, deliver, set up and replenish in all areas required.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

A Food Service Worker Certificate is required. Alternatively, an equivalent or higher level of related education (e.g., a chef or cook diploma) or a minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a healthcare environment will be accepted, with the requirement to obtain a Food Service Worker Certificate within one year of hire.

Food Handler Certificate Ontario Required with the requirement to renew every 5 years

Proven analytical skills in deciding when to report issues or concerns to supervisor to ensure prompt corrective action

Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results

Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills

Proven written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to adapt readily to change

Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude

Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP

Participation in the employee referral program

Access to Waypoint’s Employee&Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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