food service worker

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Food Service Worker I

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Employer details NL Health Services

Job details

Zone: Labrador Grenfell ZoneLocation: Labrador Health CentreFood Service Worker ILabrador Grenfell Zone - LHC Patient Food ServiceTemporary Call InHours: Variable shifts; Salary: CG-20 the NAPE-HS salary scales $20.84 to $22.61 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.Competition Number: VAC0001509Posted Date: 2024-10-18Closing Date: Open Until FilledReporting to the Food Operations Manager or designate, the primary purpose of this position is to prepare, assemble and serve meals for patients/residents/customers and to perform tasks related to food service. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalency.Experience in preparing or serving food.Ability to learn and apply food values and therapeutic diets.Ability to take directions and learn techniques involved in the safe use and care of food service equipment and kitchen utensils.Ability to learn and apply safe food handling procedures/practices.Ability to organize daily tasks while managing competing demands on time.Ability to maneuver heavy carts throughout the hospital/home.The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.For Cook position, Cooking certificate is required Duties: (Included but not limited to)Prepare or serve beverages, snacks and meals for patients/residents/customers including, but not limited to, preparing ingredients, special dietary food items and main menu items.Review patient/resident diet list/info and prepare individual meal trays &amp; snacks in keeping with the therapeutic diets ordered.Assemble meal trays/serve meals for residents/patients/customers including catering to functions within the organization.Distribute and collect meal trays to and from floors.Scrape and clean dishes and food carts. Operate and clean dish machine and other related equipment.Clean/sanitize work areas, equipment and trolleys.Fill food supply requisitions for hospital and/or LTC departmentsMay stock groceries on shelves and refrigerators, inspect goods and rotate stock.Operate cash register as required.Maintain general sanitation and cleanliness of department.Maintain high standard of personal hygiene and follow all departmental policies/procedures pertaining to food safety and sanitation.Perform other related work as required.