Baycrest Hospital

has an exciting opportunity for a

Food Service Aide

Food and nutrition Services

Position Type: On-Call / Casual

Union: SEIU Service

Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62

About Us
Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.

Job Summary
The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Hospital, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged, and the Mountainview and Freeman 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.This position is a key and integral part of the resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

Performs basic food preparation functions including portioning food accurately and in accordance with production orders

Performs daily practices utilizing secure and high-quality standards for patients/clients

Maintains supplies and equipment including the nourishment cart

Serves clients in a courteous and engaging manner





Cleans and sanitize kitchen and dining area

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 and Kosher Laws

Serves food to clients according to therapeutic diets and preferences

May need to lift and carry heavy objects, and to 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

Participates in training that supports the resident experience (e.g. Gentle Persuasive Approach)

Other duties assigned by management

May need to work in cool temperature for a prolonged period of time

Qualifications

High school completion or equivalent required

Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required

1 year previous experience in an institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service environment; or a combination of a Food Service Worker Certificate and experience is preferred

Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset

Good knowledge of general food service equipment, sanitation

Ability to organize time, set priorities and to multitask in order to meet various competing work and deadlines.

Knowledge of Kashruth laws and practices is an asset

Sensitivity to cultural needs

Demonstrated customer service skills

Effective oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

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