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

STARTING BONUS! For joining the Thrive Group team you can earn up to an additional $500!

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you!

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke, you’ll be joining an organization that is:

• Great Place to Work certified! (2023)
• Named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023)
• Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

We are currently seeking a Part Time and Casual Food Service Assistants to join our team. If you are interested in joining a team of highly skilled health care professionals who are committed to making a difference then we want to hear from you!

Duties/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-chillentrées, 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.

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.

We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted.

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca