Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
Job Summary
This role reports to the Supervisor, Nutrition Services, and is responsible for providing respectful and individualized service at all times, including creating a homelike atmosphere by familiarizing oneself with residents’ names, diets, consistencies, and preferences, observing eating patterns, and communicating concerns to the Registered Nurse and Dietitian.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide respectful, courteous, pleasant, and individualized service at all times, creating a homelike atmosphere.
* Re-thermalize menu items.
* Ensure the finished quality of all products.
* Be responsible for all aspects of food safety, sanitation, and food preparation in accordance with departmental procedures.
* Perform cleaning, dishwashing, and set up the dining room; maintain equipment and conduct microbial tests on servery, dining room equipment, or surface areas.
* Transport food and dish wagons to and from the servery.
* Pick up supplies and products from production, check quality, rotate stock, and discard outdated items.
* Train co‑workers.
* Supply food for special events or functions per requisitions.
* Provide required documentation for all audits, food‑usage sheets, and ensure any relevant information regarding residents or servery operations is communicated in writing via the communication book.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Valid Food Handler Certificate.
* Relevant experience in health care, restaurant, or hospitality food service.
* Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Team‑oriented with effective communication skills.
* Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and compliance standards set by the Ministry of Long‑Term Care.
Preferred
* Completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker program.
Working Conditions
* Flexibility to work outside core business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
Employment Conditions
* Current Vulnerable Sector Check obtained within the past six (6) months.
* Current two‑step tuberculosis test or QuantiFERON‑TB Gold plus test obtained within the past six (6) months.
Important Information About Your Application
* Halton Region accommodates individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative.
* Applications must be submitted online; assistance is provided for those who cannot apply online.
* Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the specified deadline date.
* Personal information collected during the application process is used only for determining qualifications for employment.
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