Casual Kitchen Helper, Production

Food and Nutrition Services has an opportunity for a

KITCHEN HELPER

Production

Position Type : Casual

Shift Type : Varies

Hourly Pay Rate : $24.84-$25.33

Bi-Weekly Hours : Varies

Number of Positions : 6

Posting Number : 7430-7442

Union : SEIU Service

Date Posted : January 10, 2024

Job Summary :

The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Centre, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged and the Mountainview Day Centre.

Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Collects and washes dishes as needed

• Cleans up trash and kitchen garbage
• Cleans floors, mops, and sweeps as required in Food and Nutrition Services
• Cleans kitchen equipment as needed
• Scrub and clean pots and pans
• Assists with conversion of kitchen from Kosher to Kosher for Passover for April 2024 and converting back, after Passover.

This involves moving supplies and cleaning.

• Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies
• May need to lift and carry heavy objects, and withstand long periods of walking, standing and frequent bending and twisting
• May need to steer and manipulate large and small food wagons through congested areas
• Portioning food accurately, in accordance with production orders

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

• High school completion or equivalent required
• Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required
• Previous experience in a Food Services preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
• Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits :

• 4% Vacation
• Incumbents will receive 14% in lieu of benefits
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position.

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Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date.

In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.

org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt.

Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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