Food Services Attendant

JOB SUMMARY

Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. You are responsible for the preparation and/or serving of meals to residents, day centre clients, staff, and Meals-on-Wheels recipients, and for catering during special events; for the cleaning and maintenance of Food Services equipment and utensils; and for the disposal of waste, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Food Premises Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 1 year Food Service Worker program or enrolled and attending a Food Service Worker program at a College of Applied Arts and Technology with completion expected within the year. Minimum of 6 months of experience in institution healthcare food service.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Must obtain Food Handler Training and Certification within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Food Premises and the “Sanitation Code” for Canada’s Food Industry.
• WHMIS guidelines.
• Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point guidelines (HACCP).
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Take direction, learn procedures, and perform routine duties.
• Work under deadline pressures.
• Alert, dependable, reliable and tactful.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated.
• Respects residents' rights and privacy.
• Work effectively with others.
• Organize work.
• Lift safely and use aides where possible.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to push/pull over 30 lbs.
• Work varying shifts (including: early, late and weekend shifts).
• Good personal hygiene.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster as it will no longer be available after the closing date.