Casual Dish Hand - Stony Plain, Canada - Meridian Housing Foundation

Meridian Housing Foundation

Verified Company

Stony Plain, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Meridian Housing Foundation has been a home of choice for seniors in the Tri-Region.

We are excited for new role in the kitchen at Whispering Waters Manor and Forest Ridge Place:
Dish Hand.

The Dish Hand will help the dietary department by processing dishes and utensils, ensuring work areas are clean, preparing beverage carts, serving residents and other duties.

This shift is daily from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be 3 to 4 shifts per week including every other weekend.

***Reporting to the Dietary Supervisor, the Dish Hand is a front-line team member primarily responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of dishes, small wares, equipment; operation of dishwashers and other kitchen equipment, and ensuring that the kitchen and dining environment are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner in accordance with
Public Health and MHF established cleaning and hygiene standards and guidelines.

The Dish Hand will support the Dietary Department by providing necessary assistance to the kitchen and dining room staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities of this position shall include but not be limited to the following:

Dishwashing Duties_
Maintains dishwashing station, 2 compartment sink and related areas
Completes temperature checks of equipment as scheduled and reports out of range temperatures
Ensures all dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned, sanitized and sorted
Neatly stores away clean dishes, cutlery, beverage thermoses and small wares, pots and pans
Cleans and sanitizes work areas
Empties, cleans and refills dishwasher as required
Cleans and stores Meals on Wheels containers
Kitchen Assistance Duties_
Prepares resident beverage carts
Peels and prepares potatoes
Serves dinner meal to residents
Refills cleaning chemicals and tests and records sanitizer solution on templates
Documents all necessary information in communication binder
Completes general dietary and cleaning tasks to support department
Performs other light maintenance and custodial tasks (sweeping, mopping)
Empties garbage and disposes of recyclable material in designated bins

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps self and others healthy and safe according to the AB Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code
Supports the Workplace Health and Safety Management System
Ensures compliance to health and safety by being compliant to policies, goals, standards, practices, procedures, rules and legislation

DRESS CODE

Casual attire; uniforms are acceptable
Flat, nonslip, closedtoed shoes or runners (crocs, or any version of, are not permitted)
Hair must be tied back and away from the face
Aprons will be provided when in the kitchen
No rings, nail polish or fake nails (unless gloves are worn)

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to endure frequent periods of walking, standing, kneeling, crouching and reaching with hands and arms
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Strong organization skills
Strong ability to understand written and spoken instruction
Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain professional, effective and positive working relations
Superior customer service skills
Ability to complete reports, forms and correspondences
Observant, able to detect changes in resident behavior, health or appearance
Ability to constantly improve and learn
Ability to work independently or on a team
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Approachable and friendly demeanor
Flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
High standard of hygiene and personal appearance
Desire to work with seniors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma preferred
Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen/and or working in a supportive living facility is an asset
Provide an acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector
Food handling certificate is an asset

Job Type:
Casual

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