Description
The Salvation Army’s Southview Heights and Terrace is a Senior Residence located in South Vancouver. We are looking for casual Dietary Aids that wish to work in a warm and loving environment. Your job would be to help serve home cooked style meals, in a restaurant like setting. You would be required to assist in food prep, set/clear tables, keep beverage areas stocked and sanitized. You will work as a team with the Cooks and other Dietary Aides, to ensure a smooth, professional delivery of service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to assist cooks in food preparation (cutting vegetables, peeling, portioning, dishing desserts)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Work in a restaurant style environment.
- Read, understand ,and follow duty list and cleaning lists.
- Able to organize time for meal service and clean up.
- Takes direction from Food Services Manager and Cooks.
- Understands Assisted Living concept and Independent Living and the difference between the two.
- Understands the importance of making sure the correct meal is served when a formal request has been issued by the Assisted Living Manager.
- Sets up and serves at mealtimes and snack times.
- Keeps beverage area stocked and sanitized.
- Keeps coffee pots, carafes and coffee machine clean.
- Does preparation for next day.
- Adheres to all principles and directives of Food Safe in the storage, handling and preparation of food.
- Consistently keeps work areas clean and sanitized
- Ensures that meals are served in a professional and polite manner.
- Accepts deliveries and ensures that orders are correct and properly stored.
- Operates all equipment safely as per procedures.
- Works cooperatively with other kitchen and food service staff to ensure smooth, professional delivery of service.
- Assists with managing leftovers and clean up at the end of shift.
- Informs Food Services Manager or Cook when items are getting low for reordering.
- Notifies Food Services Manager of any concerns with tenants, staff, inventory.
- Responsible for making sure items are taken out of freezer or storage prepared in time for meal service.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.
Education/Certifications:
- High school graduate.
- Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.
- Criminal Records Check
- TB Test
- WHIMS certificate.
Experience:
- Three years’ experience in food service preferably in the service industry.
Preferred skills/Capabilities:
- Excellent oral and communication in English.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to read and implement duties and work routines.
- Able to support the mission statement of Southview Heights and Terrace.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background check consent
- A clear vulnerable sector screening
- A TB Test
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
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