Casual Dietary Aide - Food Service Worker I - CCL

UNION: HEU
STATUS: Casual
CLASSIFICATION: Food Service Worker I (20001) 
WORK AREA:  Central City Lodge
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD 
HOURS: As needed
SALARY: Grid 10 / $25.07 hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Manager or delegate, performs a variety of duties within the food services operation such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruits, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, and washing dishes and utensils.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to deal with others effectively.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

• Ability to organize work.

• Ability to operate related equipment.

• Ability to follow prescribed safe food handling technology.

• Ability to maintain department and Environmental Health standards of hygiene.

DUTIES

1. Portions out and serves food and beverages to residents in dining areas.  Sets up meal trays for residents unable to come to the dining room. Loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons.

2. Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads.

3. Replenishes ward fridges with juice, milk, etc as required and according to quota.

4. Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.

5. Counts, weighs, and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.  Delivers nourishments and meals to patients.

6. Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils.

7. Assists in the setting up, serving and cleaning of catering equipment and areas as required.

8. Puts away and brings out supplies as required.

9. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required.

10. May perform clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards, and checking cards against lists.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.