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 efficient 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 ho

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