NEW* Food Service Worker {CUPE C-26-476}

Department: Patient Food Services

The Food Service Worker is directly responsible for the provision of nourishments, supplies and meals for inpatients and outpatients. The Food Service Worker is also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, dishes and utensils, and their work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Secondary School Graduate or equivalent required
• Food Safety Certification is required
• Completion of Food Service Worker course is an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of Canadian Dietetic Association Clinical Dietetics is required
• Related experience with all aspects of food handling required
• Knowledge of infection control principles is required

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to function well in a team-oriented climate
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be physically fit as position requires prolonged standing and walking
• Must have ability to push/pull up to 12 Kg.
• Must have ability to lift and handle often-awkward loads that weight up to 15 Kg.
• Must have a grip force of 5 Kg.
• Must have ability to reach from floor to waist and overhead levels
• Must have the ability to apply upper extremity coordination, grasping, one & two handed lifting
• Must have knowledge of proper body mechanics
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) CollectiveAgreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER