FOOD SERVICES WORKER Full-time Job

• Posting Period: 01-May-2024 to 15-May-2024
• Location Information: Various Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Centres across the City of Toronto

Information on hours of work:

• Hours of work will be on an as required basis only.
• Candidates are expected to have substantial availability between the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
• Minimun 3 day availability is required which must include a Monday or Friday, however 5 day availability would be preferred for scheduling purposes.
• Some work may be scheduled in advance or may be call-in work on the day of the shift.
• There are no guranteed minimum hours per pay period.

Pre-placement requirements:

• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-placement medical assessment, and to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
• As per the Child Care and Early Years Act, all successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain valid standard First Aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares food and beverages by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, assembling, portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging and labelling etc.
• Serves food according to portion control and serving temperature guidelines for all age groups.
• Receives, checks, records, sorts, stores and retrieves food; cleaning; paper and other supplies to and from proper storage areas. Lifts and carries items. Maintains storage areas.
• Takes temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers and dishwasher and reports temperatures that are not in the proper range to the supervisor.
• Rotates food according to First-in/First-out (FIFO) method and expiry dates; maintain regular inventory and emergency supplies; and informs supervisor on purchasing requirements.
• Loads carts with dishes, utensils, containers and trays necessary for service and delivers to classrooms and service areas.
• Delivers food supplies and food to dining/serving and preparation areas and/or units. Collects and disposes of leftovers and waste from these areas.
• Cleans and clears tables at the start and completion of meals and removes all dirty dishes and flatware, pots and pans to washing area.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and appliances such as: ovens streamers, skillets, etc. Washes, cleans and sanitizes all kitchen counters, tables, bins, refrigerators, freezers, dishwasher, dining room furniture, shelves, carts, trolleys, and any equipment used in the preparation of food and in serving areas.
• 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, pot washers, and /or sink. Checks and documents temperatures, ensuring they are at appropriate ranges for these activities.
• Wash linens such as aprons and towels used for food preparation and service in the washing machine.
• 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.
• Notifies supervisor or designate of necessary maintenance repairs and any unsafe conditions.
• Locks doors, windows and/or rooms to ensure area is secure.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service training and special committees as required.
• Participates in food and nutrition programming activities in the classrooms with the children.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and special committees, as required.
• Answers telephones and takes messages according to City of Toronto telephone practices. 

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: 

1. Experience in preparing and serving food for large groups in an institutional or other food service setting.
2. Possession of a valid Food Handler’s Certificate that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Health, Long-Term Care, Toronto Public Health and other Health Units in Ontario or equivalent.

You must also have: 

• Understanding of the nutritional care needs of children (0 to 4 years of age) following various menus, diets; food preferences, intolerances and allergies; cultures; theme holidays and special events.

• Canada's Food Guide Eat Well Live Well, Canada’s Food Guide First Nations, Inuit and Métis, the Health Canada Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants Recommendations from 6 to 24 Months,

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a standard First Aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

• Must have a valid email address, phone and be able to communicate on a regular basis through email.

• Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and accurately follow instructions.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.

• Ability to use computers, access and complete online training modules.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to support and implement change reflective of the City of Toronto's Action plan for Confronting Anti-Black Racism.

• Ability and willingness to provide service that enhances and respects a work culture that values diversity and is inclusive of all clients and staff.

• Ability to perform various cleaning duties.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Operate, lift and move various equipment, supplies and other heavy items.

• Ability to lift/carry children of various ages and weighing up to 20kgs.

• Ability to assist with and adhere to Health & Safety practices including cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, etc.

• General knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, Child and Family Services Act with the ability to apply such legislation in the workplace.

• General knowledge of Toronto Public Health Guidelines relating to child care environments.

• General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, the Sanitation Code and the legislation related to this work.

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.