CUPE 1263

Job Title: Food Service Worker (0) NP-FSWZ01 (Northland Pointe - Port Colborne, ON)

Job Opening Id: 46521 # Required: 1

Business Unit: Community Services Division: Long Term Care Homes

Worksite: Northland Pointe Standard Hours: 0.00 / week

Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Grade: 9 Salary Range: $ 27.38 - $ 27.92

Post Date: 2026-11-03 Close Date: 2026-11-09

Location: Port Colborne, ON

Important Notices & Amendments
Applicants currently enrolled in an approved Food Service Worker certificate program are encouraged to apply. They will be considered for a FSW I position should there not be any fully qualified applicants in the file. FSW I applicants will be awarded the position under the FSW I pay grade, and afforded up to 3 years to become fully qualified as a condition of offer.

Job Description

Provides resident-focused food service in the Long Term Care Home, including: preparation of resident meals and snacks; distribution and service of resident meals; receiving, storing and managing the inventory of resident food and food service supplies; daily cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service; operation of equipment; as well as other related duties as required for compliance and the effective operation of the home. Works according to all applicable standards, acts and governing bodies.

Qualifications

- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, plus
- Successful completion of one of the following as per legislation/Act:
- Food Service Worker certificate program
- Assistant Cook, Cook, or Institutional Cook certification program
- Food & Nutrition Management diploma or degree




- Active membership of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
- Registered Dietitian; or,
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as permitted by the applicable legislation/Act

- A current Safe Food Handling Certificate as required by legislation/Act

Knowledge / Experience

- Up to 1 month of current related experience, preferably in a long term care geriatric setting
- Knowledge of kitchen operating procedures, food storage and safekeeping
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations, guidelines and best practices applicable to the long-term care sector
- Knowledge of resident/client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident/client safety practices

Skills

- Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide resident-centered support with integrity, dedication, compassion, and respect
- Strong listening, communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, development and training (formal and informal)
- Ability to read menus
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- High standards of cleanliness and organization
- Strong attention to detail




- Time management skills in order to meet demanding schedules
- Competent working withd igital/electronic technology; including electronic tablets, computers/laptops, food service-related software (i.e.Tray Card), and Microsoft Office products i.e. Outlook, Excel, web browsers, etc.
- Must be able to exercise judgement and initiative

Special Conditions

- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy
- Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements)
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act

- Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job
- Must have a good attendance record
- Must be able to work shift work, including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Shift Information

Currently scheduled 0 hours All shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends. Part-time employees with standard hours of less than twenty-four (24) hours per week will be scheduled considering their preference outlined in the scheduling software (MyTime) when the schedules are being prepared in accordance with Article 19.02 (a). The employer will e

📌 Food Service Worker (Port Colborne)
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