FOOD SERVICE WORKER

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, positions at this level perform a variety of duties within a food service operation such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, washing dishes and utensils, and setting up and delivering meal carts.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sets up meal trays with items such as condiments, utensils and napkins; portions out food and beverages on meal trays according to menu slips; loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons; delivers nourishments to patient/ resident bedside or nursing station. Portions out and serves food and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation; stocks and cleans vending machines; puts away and brings out supplies as required; takes cash and/or meal tickets for items purchased; utilizes a cash register as required. Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area. Gathers and delivers ward stock; discards outdated products; records fridge temperatures. Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads. Prepares bag lunches and snack packs; assembles food items for programs such as Meals on Wheels. Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit. Cleans work station after tray line and restocks area, checking food products for expiry dates and rotating stock accordingly. Strips, racks and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils; sets, clears and cleans dining tables. 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. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists. Reports inoperable equipment or damaged, unsafe equipment in accordance with established procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.