Who We are
For over 100 years, The Elliott Community has had the privilege of providing care to citizens of Guelph and surrounding area. The Elliott offers resident-centered living choices for every stage of life, including independent living, retirement living and long term care. As a not for profit, charitable organization, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for our residents in a caring and inclusive home-like community.
The Opportunity
The Student Food Service Worker serves high quality, nutritious meals to our residents. Working both independently and as part of a team, the Student Food Service Worker must ensure that each resident achieves their individual nutritional requirements as outlined by the medical staff. This position must ensure compliance with the dietary services section of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Facilities Program.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Prepare the dining room for meals.
· Plate and serve meals to residents.
· Work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary care team to address resident’s nutrition and hydration needs and to create a pleasurable dining experience.
· Use Kardex daily to ensure they are in compliance with the regulations of the MOHLTC providing residents’ diet, special needs and food/beverage preferences.
· Perform dishware washing duties.
· Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
· Prepare nourishment cart.
· Other duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate
· Currently enrolled in high school or a post-secondary school program.
· Safe Food Handling Certificate and commitment to maintain/renew based on Public Health’s requirements.
· Documentation indicating that you have received all appropriate immunizations, including administration of an annual influenza vaccine and a recent TB skin test which indicates that you are able to perform the essential duties of the position without harm to yourself or risk of harm to others.
· Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check required for individuals over 18 years of age.
· Mature, responsible and organized individual capable of performing duties as assigned.
· Able to work independently and part of a team.
· Must be able to work evenings, public holidays and every other weekend as required.
· Capable of reading and writing English.
Hours: Able to work shifts – Evenings, Weekends and Public Holidays
The Elliott Community is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We welcome and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us and accept applications from all qualified persons.
We are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance (In compliance with AODA, 2006, Integrated Accessibility Standards 2011, Employment Standards). If you require assistance in completing a job application due to a disability please contact Human Resources directly. Information collected during this process will be used for recruitment purposes only.
As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of residents, staff and families. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and families. Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID-19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that our staff are already vaccinated against influenza and Covid-19, vaccination will be an enduring condition of employment for all new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. Covid-19 vaccination status must be consistent with the prevailing definition provided by The Ministry of Health and LTC: a person who has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $19.59 per hour
