WHO WE ARE
Cornerstone offers emergency shelter and affordable supportive housing in three residential facilities for women experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental illness, addictions, trauma, and abuse in Ottawa. Our services are offered in an environment which promotes dignity and a sense of hope. We are committed to public education and advocacy and strive to increase safe and affordable housing to end homelessness. Cornerstone is a Community of Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Food and Hospitality worker will be responsible for a variety of tasks relating to food service, including receiving, storing, warming and serving meals as well as set up and clean up after meal times. This role will play a crucial part in ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our Service Users by overseeing a large part of the food prep.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receiving Food
- Accepts deliveries from driver ensuring accuracy and quality of items received.
- Verifies delivery against ordered items and quantities.
- Checks for freshness, expiration dates and any damaged items.
- Properly stores food item in designated storage areas, adhering to health & safety regulations.
- Rotate stock to ensure older items are used in first (FIFO – First In, First Out).
Food Preparation
- Ensures that food is held at the correct temperature.
- Logs food temperature in Food Logs
- Prepare serving stations or areas according to planned meal service.
- Set out appropriate utensils, places, napkins and condiments.
- Arrange food items attractively and ensure proper portioning.
- Ensure that dietary restrictions and special requests are accommodated as necessary
Food Serving
- Greet Service Users warmly and provide assistance an needed.
- Serve food to Service Users promptly and courteously, following established protocols.
- Ensure proper portion control.
- Monitor dining area to ensure cleanliness and replenish items as needed.
- Address any concerns or questions from Service Users in a professional manner.
Clean Up
- Clear tables promptly once Service Users have finished their meals.
- Wipe down tables, chairs and other surfaces.
- Sweep and mop floors to remove any spills or debris.
- Clean and sanitize serving utensils, trays, and other equipment used during meal service.
- Repack kitchen equipment to be returned to the centralized kitchen.
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in hospitality, food service or related field required.
- Experience working in a Long Term Care or Group facility preferred.
- Food Handlers certification required.
- Bilingualism (French and English) preferred.
- Satisfactory Police Records Check upon hire and every 5 year thereafter.
- Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance.
- Ability to work with women of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the physical and psychological demands of the position.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
Core Competencies
- Mission Driven—passionate about ending homelessness.
- Resilience—remains engaged in work even when there are challenges.
- Adaptability—adjusts approach, style or priorities to meet organizational needs.
- Collaborative—cultivates relationships with team members. Values the input of others and embraces opportunities to work together.
- Accountability—takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality of work and timeliness of work commitments.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $23.35-$23.84 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
