FOOD SERVICES WORKER LTC Bilingual
Job Title: FOOD SERVICES WORKER LTC (Bilingual)
Job ID: 66536
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services
Work Location: Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Avenue East Scarborough, Ontario M1P 2T8
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $28.21 - $30.74, TF0086, Wage Grade 3
Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, working 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 26-Aug-2026 to 10-Sep-2026
The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.
Major Responsibilities:
- Receives, checks, records, sorts, stores, issues and retrieves food, cleaning, paper and other supplies to and from proper storage areas.
- Lifts and carries items and maintains storage, & work areas.
- Takes temperatures of refrigerators and freezers and reports temperatures that are not in the proper range and calibrates thermometers.
- Checks and documents food for temperature, freshness and correct diet.
- Refer to and utilize information on residents' diets and food preferences.
- Rotates food according to first in first out (FIFO) method, expiry dates and informs supervisor regarding stock.
- Prepares food and beverages by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging and labelling etc.
- Fills steam tables and steams, deep fries and rethermalizes food.
- Loads carts with dishes, utensils, containers and trays necessary for service and delivers to dining and service areas.
- Delivers food supplies and food to dining/serving and preparation areas and/or units.
- Collects and disposes of/or saves leftovers and waste from these areas
- Serves food according to portion control guidelines.
- Prepares dining areas by setting tables, filling condiment containers and delivering food to tables.
- Assists in setting up and serving of special functions
- Clears tables at completion of meals and wheels all dirty dishes and flatware, pots and pans to washing area. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and appliances such as: meat slicers, mincers, choppers, mixers, ovens, deep fryers, steamers, skillets etc.
- Washes, cleans and sanitizes all kitchen counters, tables, bins, refrigerators, freezers, garbage containers, dining room furniture, shelves, walls, carts, trolleys, and any equipment used in the preparation of food and in serving areas.
- Maintains / updates contact information (ex. address, phone number).
- Selects and mixes all required cleaning solutions according to WHMIS Legislation and Health and Safety Codes and wears PPE where indicated.
- Washes all dishes, flatware, pots and pans using dishwashers, and/or sink and ensures temperatures are at appropriate ranges for these activities.
- Sorts and disposes of garbage according to the recycling program in effect
- Bags, removes and transports garbage to disposal areas.
- Maintains garbage cans and bins in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Cleans floors by sweeping, wet and dry mopping, or any other appropriate procedure for specific type of floor surface.
- Notifies supervisor of necessary maintenance repairs and any unsafe conditions
- Follows recipes, directions & guidelines for the preparation of menu items.
- Records shortages, overages at mealtimes; covers and dates any saved food items.
- Locks doors, windows and/or rooms to ensure area is secure.
- Attends staff and team meetings, committee meetings and in-service training as required.
- Answers telephone and takes messages.
- Occasionally provides assistance in the monitoring of client activities.
- Provides information/works with appropriate staff for the well-being of the residents (i.e. interacts with residents/clients in a manner that is respectful and supportive).
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Bilingual in French and English in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
- Completion of or current enrolment in the Food Services Worker certificate program or a post-secondary diploma/degree in Food/Nutrition Management. Cooks and Chefs must have either a completion of diploma from an established college or have attained the Red Seal Program status; as required by the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021.
- Successful completion of food handler/safety awareness program.
- Experience working in a food services environment.
- Experience preparing and/or serving food in a long-term care or other large-scale institution.
You must also have:
- Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards and ability to ensure compliance with these standards.
- Fundamental knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, the Sanitation Code and the legislation related to this work.
- Ability to read and write and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and residents.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to operate, lift and move various equipment, supplies and other heavy items.
- Ability to perform various cleaning duties.
- Willingness to work weekends, shifts and holidays as assigned.
- Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the diversity of residents.
- Flexible, adaptable in a crisis situation - may be asked to work off-unit on short notice.
- Ability to apply safe food handling practices to prevent food-borne illness.
- Ability to successfully complete food handler training program (One Day Course) and maintain current Food Handler's Certificate as mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards; as required by Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
- Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
Please apply on the City of Toronto job board: www.jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/job/Toronto-FOOD-SERVICES-WORKER-LTC-Bilingual-ON-M1P-2T8/605528817/
Pay: $28.21-$30.74 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 35.0 per week
Work Location: In person
