Food Service Worker I - Ridge Meadows Hospital

Detailed Overview

Under the supervision of the Manager, Food & Nurition services or designate, performs tasks related to the preparation, portioning, assembly, transportation and delivery of foods; performs related cleaning duties in work area as assigned; works from oral and written instructions according to established policies and procedures; works in accordance with departmental standards including sanitation/safety practice and participates in the department Quality Improvement Program. Responsibilities Assembles patient/resident meal trays according to menus; serves meals to Extended Care Unit (ECU) residents in the dining room. Assembles and /or portions salads, sandwiches, beverages, desserts and miscellaneous items according to established methods and standards. Loads, delivers collects and unloads meal service carts; clears and cleans dining room tables in the ECUs. Makes beverages and food items such as coffee, tea and toast in the ECU; portions foods for patients and residents according to specified requirements. Washes, peels and stores vegetables & fruit. Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans, utensils either by hand or machine; loads and unloads dishwasher, operates and cleans dishmachine, cleans waste disposer and surrounding area; stacks clean dishes and utensils. Delivers and retrieves food, supplies and equipment to assigned areas utilizing prescribed physical techniques. Assembles, portions, labels and delivers nourishments or other items to nursing stations, patient's rooms or other specific locations. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning countertops and sinks, spot washes walls and splash areas; removes soiled linen and garbage from work area. Follows HACCP protocol and records temperatures as per HACCP regulations. Participates in departmental meetings and activities and provides input; attends in-service sessions as required. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe Level I certificate. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal effectively with others. Ability to organize work. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to operate related equipment. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.