Food Service Worker - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Opening

CUPE 1263

Job Title:

Food Service Worker (8) NP-DA10
Job Opening Id:
38565
# Required:
1
Business Unit:
Community Services
Division:
Long Term Care Homes
Location:
Northland Pointe
Standard Hours:
8.00 / week
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Salary Grade:
9
Salary Range:

- $ $ 24.34
Post Date:

Close Date:

Division:

Long Term Care Homes

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

About Us:

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees who consistently demonstrate character, competence, and high-performing characteristics.

Work/life balance is important to us at the Niagara Region, all employees are assigned to one primary long-term care location but with the opportunity to work in any of our other long-term care facilities which include locations in Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St.

Catharines, Niagara-on-the Lake, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls.

If you are passionate about making a difference through providing exceptional health and personal care and believe, as we do at the Niagara Region, that our long-term care homes should feel like any home should - warm, welcoming, safe, comfortable and affording our residents the ability to uphold their dignity, enjoyment of life, and quality of life, this position is for you.

To recognize, reward, and support our employees, we offer:

Competitive wages and salaries
Competitive benefits packages including benefits for parttime employees
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Access to group home and auto insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Corporate Wellness Centre
Wellness funds
Discounted fitness memberships
Employee and Family Assistance Program services
Educational funding and subsidies to support current and/or future career opportunities
A robust mentorship program with longerterm and shorterterm experiences
Employee Recognition Program and peertopeer recognition programs

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides resident-focused food service in the Long Term Care Home, including: preparation of resident meals and snacks; distribution and service of resident meals; receiving, storing and managing the inventory of resident food and food service supplies; daily cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service; operation of equipment; as well as other related duties as required for compliance and the efficient operation of the home.

Works according to all applicable standards, acts and governing bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, plus
Successful completion of one of the following as per legislation/Act:
Food Service Worker certificate program
Assistant Cook, Cook, or Institutional Cook certification program
Food & Nutrition Management diploma or degree
Active membership of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
Registered Dietitian; or,
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as permitted by the applicable legislation/Act
A current Safe Food Handling Certificate as required by legislation/Act

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: