Food Services Helper

Position Details

Posting #: 29311

Department: Patient Food Services West 5th

Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 26

Union: CUPE

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Alternate Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days

Shift: Various Rotating, 7.5 hour

Shift Start: 7:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 01/10/2024

Closing Date: 08/10/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

The Food Service Helper prepares, decants and portions food, delivers and serves meals independently in dining room utilizing dietary guidelines/restrictions. Operates machines such as ovens, ware washing equipment and puts inventory away in designated areas. Maintains all work areas in a safe and sanitary condition.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in hospital food services or institutional food service operations, would be an asset
• Food Handler Certificate preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking; requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently, within designated time frames, and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
• Neat appearance, good attendance, punctual and work record are essential
• Ability to work in very cold (walk in freezer), cold (walk in refrigerator) and warm environment.
• Must wear safety shoes
  
  

Responsibilities

• Setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating and serving meals to patients (in compliance with the diet order)
• Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards
• Retrieving soiled dishes, etc. from dining areas for ware washing and disposal
• Following HACCP principles of food handling
• Operating and maintaining ware washing equipment; using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals
• Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items
• Completing inventory sheets for the clinical and production areas
• Tempering and distribution of food items
• Ordering supplies for clinical and production areas
• Putting supplies/inventory away in designated areas in the department
• Reports directly to Food Services Supervisors
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
  

Wage Rate

Hourly: $25.84...$26.97...$28.07 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.