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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 20319
Dietary Aide-Casual
Healthy & Safe Communities
Lodges
Macassa Lodge (701 Upper Sherman Avenue, Hamilton ON) and Wentworth Lodge (41 South Street West, Dundas ON)
Note: This is a periodic posting for all part-time casual on-call positions that occur for the six month period
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Various
UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Lodges
HOURS Of WORK: 0-24 hours per week
- GRADE: D
- SALARY/HOUR: $25.986 - $28.246 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
Job Description ID #: 508
*Vaccine Verification - *As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reports to the Director, Food Services at Macassa Lodge or Wentworth Lodge. Performs a variety of food service duties related to the preparation and serving of food at Macassa or Wentworth Lodge.
GENERAL DUTIES
Load re-therm carts with previously prepared and chilled food, such as entrées, vegetables, soups and cereals to be re-thermed.
Assist in preparation of special functions, and non-resident meals.
Deliver prepared food to serving areas, serve meals.
Complete resident intake forms for residents as required by Dietitian.
Prepare and deliver snacks for nourishments which may include computer documentation.
Operate, clean and disinfect equipment such as gas ovens, regular convection ovens, grills, institutional dishwashing machine, steamer, waste-disposal, juice and, coffee makers; reports malfunctions.
Set and clear tables.
Deliver supplies to serving areas and wing kitchenettes.
Wash and disinfect tables, chairs, cupboards, counters, walls, steam tables, food carts, refrigerators, pots and cooking utensils.
Train new dietary staff.
Sweep floor in kitchen, serveries and dining areas.
Dispose of garbage.
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess Food Service Worker Certificate from an established College or a registered private career college in Ontario or be enrolled in the program. A post secondary diploma or degree in Food/Nutrition Management, Food Nutrition or Cooks/Chefs who have a diploma from an established college an asset. If currently enrolled in a Food Service Worker program, must provide proof of enrolment.
- Previous demonstrated related experience in preparing and serving food for large groups in a large-scale food service setting, preferably in healthcare.
- Must possess practical knowledge and skills related to preparing and serving food normally acquired through previous experience in an institutional or healthcare food service environment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions for the operation of simple equipment and the ability to absorb a suitable course of in-service training.
- Must be physically capable of performing food services tasks which includes lifting/carrying up to 18 kg, pushing/pulling force up to 22 kg, reaching, walking, and standing for the duration of the shift.
- Must be a self-motivated, self-directed worker who requires mínimal supervision with the ability to multi-task duties and work under pressure.
- Ability to make accurate mental calculations for portion sizes and number of dishes required.
- Ability to read menu modifications, policies and procedures, manuals and work assignment sheets.