Food Service Worker (FSW)

Company Bio

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Required

• Grade 12 education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certificate, from Public Health. One-day online course (https://ingoodhands.ca)
• Good understanding of Food and Nutrition and are able to follow recipes, measurement and portion control.
• Must be able to withstand temperatures of 8-13 degrees Celsius for periods of 2 hours.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, clients, suppliers and co-workers.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a polite, spirit of service attitude towards co-workers and patients. Must have good writing skills to complete documentation that is part of Food Handling (HACCP) guidelines, file and maintain records for reference for management and or inspectors., and complete food orders/supplies to maintain the department.
• Must have the ability to operate fax machines, printers, phone lines and all other office-type equipment (ie tablets and other computer devices).
• Must have the experience and knowledge to work with and answer questions, and take corrective actions with Local Public Health Representatives.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Must have satisfactory work performance in the present position.
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in scheduled hours, work assignments, environment, and style of service.
• Must be able to adjust to a forever-changing environment.
• Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period.
• Ability to successfully be mask fit tested.

Duties

• Provides complete food service functions for clients including food preparation, restocking supplies, and cleaning dining, cooking areas and equipment.
• Prepares, disassembles, restocks and cleans the tray line for food assembly operations and all other areas within the department, including dish machine and removable of waste.
• Assemble patient trays according to established time frames and all NFS department/Public Health policies, in safe food handling.
• Working with other inter-professionals/delivery personnel/ suppliers/office and clerical staff.
• Complete all housekeeping tasks including using housekeeping-type equipment i.e.: vacuums /mops/floor machines etc.
• Performs all work in accordance with Public Health (safe food handling) Quinte Health policies and procedures and requirements including WHMIS, Provincial and local regulatory agencies for Quality Assurance & Safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@quintehealth.ca for assistance.

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