Food Service Associate

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

3d • CA$28 - CA$29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Associate performs dietary-related tasks such as food portioning, minor food preparation, including sandwich making, taking meal selections with patients, tray assembly, tray delivery, and soiled tray collection, ware washing, restocking pantries, general sanitation of the area, etc. Performs all related sanitation duties as per established procedures and WHMIS guidelines. The Food Services Associate role models the organization’s core competencies.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Demonstrated ability to read and write English and displays excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to departmental and legislated health and safety standards
• Must be willing to work required shifts
• Safety awareness
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families, as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Dietary Aide course, cooking program, HACCP training, or Proton course is an asset
• Food service work experience preferred
• Food retail experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Performs dietary-related tasks such as food portioning
• Minor food preparation, including sandwich making
• Taking meal selections with patients
• Tray assembly
• Tray delivery
• Soiled tray collection
• Ware washing
• Restocking pantries
• General sanitation of the area
• Performs all related sanitation duties as per established procedures and WHMIS guidelines
• Models the organization’s core competencies

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED