Dining Services Attendant- Canterbury Place Retirement
Job No:
VSL1000108
Location:
North York, ON
Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality, from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?
Accountability/Objective
Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager, responsible for the delivery and service of meals to the residents, the cleanliness of the dietary areas and equipment in accordance with specific standards and regulations, and assigned duties related to food preparation.
Background/Qualifications
Grade 10 education, able to follow written and oral instructions and speak fluent English. Understanding of food service and preparation. Previous experience in a similar position in a hotel/restaurant or institutional setting is preferred. Safe Food Handling Certificate
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in and contributes to the Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) Program.
- Serves meals in the dining room to residents and guests.
- Sets dining room tables, and clears the dining room of dishes, utensils, etc.
- Cleans and sweeps dining room after each meal.
- Washes dishes, pots, and cleans kitchen equipment and area, as assigned according to established cleaning procedures. Sanitizes dishwasher area after each meal.
- Handles chits for meal guests.
- Stocks lounge kitchenettes and main dining room with food and beverages for resident use.
- Portions desserts for serving in the dining room.
- Provides assistance to the cook in the preparation of food and assembly of salad/sandwich plates, as assigned.
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
- Performs other dietary related tasks as assigned.
Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.
All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all who apply; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.