Job Description

Location: Multi-Site - St. John's/Metro Area

Food Services
Temporary, Call-In

Hours Based on the needs of the department. Salary Based on the NAPE HS and CUPE Collective Agreements. Competition Number GENERAL199 Posted Date 21 April 2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - CUISINE CENTRE: The Food Service Worker in the Cuisine Centre is responsible for the preparation of patient meal trays on an assembly line, minor preparation and portioning of sandwiches, salads and desserts in the beltline preparation area, cleaning of patient trays, minor equipment and floors in a dish-room environment and other related duties as required.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - OUTSIDE CUISINE CENTRE: The Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing, assembling, and serving meals to patients/residents/customers. This may include distributing and collecting meal trays from floors, preparing vegetables, snacks, or other nourishments, ensuring kitchenettes and food stations are clean, sanitized, and stocked, performing cashier duties if applicable and other related duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts food, supplies and products up to 10 lbs. and occasional lifts/pushes/pulls food products and supplies between 20-50 lbs. requiring assistance from others.
Regularly requires repetitive neck flexion, reaching, bilateral handling, body movements including bending, kneeling, and stretching. Constantly requires standing and walking. Constantly requires visual and auditory concentration, and repetitive tasks, higher than normal levels of attentiveness and alertness for the health and safety of others.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation would be an asset.
Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively.
Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit your updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to assist applicants requesting support during this process. Please email [email protected] or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-888-563-3693) with the assistance requests.