Food Service Worker (St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke)

Thrive Group Canada•Hamilton, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not-for-profit, 221-bed long-term care residence that emphasizes high-quality living in a home-like environment, guided by the philosophy of "Privacy, dignity and caring." The organization values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke has been recognized as a Great Place to Work certified organization (2023) and named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023). Thrive Group has also received accolades such as 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care, 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back, 2024/2025 Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Team, and 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada. They are currently seeking Casual Food Service Assistants to join their team of skilled healthcare professionals committed to making a difference.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write English as well as be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must have training and experience in quantity food production and service.
Required to hold a valid Food Handler Certificate.
Minimum Grade 12 education.
Must be reliable, conscientious, neat, clean, and demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with others.
Must be flexible and able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with other team members; deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents’ families, visitors and all health team members.
Promotes a positive team spirit within the department and residence.
Able to enjoy working with the elderly.
Prepares documentation as required according to residence policy.
Adheres to policies and procedures, safety rules and safe work practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the department. Comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
Prepare and serve meals. This includes the re-therming of the cook-chill entrées, texture modifications, thickening, preparation and service of beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and assigned catering.
Serve meals and beverages to promote a fine dining/nourishment break experience, serve one course at a time, follow residents’ diets, texture modifications and food preferences, using proper portion sizes according to the therapeutic extensions and nourishment rotation.
Receive and store incoming food and supplies. Monitoring quality of food supplies received and advise supervisor of problems.
Report food, supply and equipment needs to Supervisor. Make recommendations about corrective action.
Set, clean and sanitize dining tables.
Wash dishes, utensils, bowls, pots, etc. check temperatures, chemicals.