Food Service Representative - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a
Food Service Representative to support our
Patient Food Services Department at
Mount Sinai Hospital.

Performs a variety of duties throughout the kitchen including but not limited to: patient meal and snack preparation; patient meal delivery; ware washing and garbage/recycling disposal

Meal Delivery Responsibilities

Delivery of meal trays, menus, and snacks to patient rooms,
Replenishing bulk nourishment supplies to unit pantry, collecting meal trays from patient rooms, cleaning and sanitizing unit pantry
Prepares and portions patient menu items, snacks and bulk supplies for unit pantries

Patient Meal Preparation Responsibilities

Work on Blean station preparing patient meals
Assists with the assembly, distribution, and pick up of patient meal trays
Follows portion control guidelines and therapeutic diet restrictions
Responsible for preparation and rethermalization of food items using the appropriate methods outlined by the Department

Porter Responsibilities

Washes pots and pans, and works in the dish room
Transports and cleans food carts
Collects and recycles and disposes of all garbage within the department
Ensures safe operation, maintenance and cleanliness of all other related equipment

Departmental Responsibilities

Maintains a clean work area while following proper food handling and sanitation procedures including HACCP
Follows proper chemical handling instructions outlined by WHMIS
Demonstrates SHS's core expectations of employee conduct; includes attending relevant continuing education sessions, following all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures, complying with applicable Health and Safety standards and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Assists with other duties related to the position as assigned

Job Requirements

Successful completion of a high school diploma
1 year recent food service experience in a healthcare setting
1 year recent customer service experience
Successful completion of the Food Handlers course and WHMIS (preferred)
Customer service oriented
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in order to perform the essential duties of the position which requires frequent exposure to extreme warm and cold temperatures, prolonged walking and standing (up to 7.5 hours), frequent independent and assisted lifting/pushing (25 lbs. or more), turning, stooping, reaching and bending at the arms, waist and knees for extended periods of time
Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in a challenging, diverse and changing work environment
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to communicate and read using English, to effectively perform essential requirements of this position
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history