Food Service Worker, Part-time, Nithview Community

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

• Part-Time_
• Nithview Community, Tri-County Mennonite Homes_ Location: New Hamburg, ON

About Nithview Community : Nithview Community is a seniors' community designed to provide several types of accommodation and services. Residents are able to choose the type of accommodation that is most appropriate for their care needs and continue to live within the community of care as their needs change. Emphasis is placed on assisting residents to live life to the fullest in this dynamic residential setting.

About the Position : Reporting to the Director of Nutrition Services, the Food Service Worker is responsible for serving food, dishwashing, and other related duties. They are also responsible to aid with food preparation under the cook's direction.

WAGE :$ 17.66-$20.76 hourly

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed or currently enrolled in Food Service Worker program from a recognized college as defined by the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, or a registered private career college in Ontario is required
• Safe Food Handling Certificate is required

EXPERIENCE

• Previous professional experience in a health care setting an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic nutrition and special diet needs of individual residents
• Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the workday
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be open to new knowledge and changes in the healthcare and food service fields
• Must be able to relate, communicate and co-operate effectively with staff, residents, residents' families, and the public
• Must be able to exhibit maturity, good judgment, and flexibility
• Exhibit and maintain a high standard of professional knowledge appearance, behaviour and attitude
• Possess physical and mental capabilities to provide quality resident care
• Must show genuine concern for the elderly

About Tri-County Mennonite Homes

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Pension plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Training opportunities and career development
• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Employee Assistance Program
• An employee Social Committee
• Tuition support programs
• Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen
• A positive and supportive working environment
• TCMH is dedicated to keep our residents and staff safe and improve the quality of life for our residents. Vaccinations are safe, highly effective and significantly reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization._
• Therefore we require all new hires to provide proof of at minimum first and second vaccination by onboarding date and to comply with TCMH Covid vaccination policies as they are amended to reflect the latest available information_
• Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and developmentally disabled individuals. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court, Nithview Community, and Aldaview Services. Our mission is “Making Every Day Matter”._
• Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant._
• Nithview Community is located in New Hamburg, Ontario. New Hamburg is approximately 30 minutes from Kitchener and Woodstock and approximately 1 hour from London._
• Please also be advised that Nithview will provide Transportation to successful applicants in surrounding area if unable to provide their own_