Food Services Helper

Job ID: 213760 Competition #PDSB24-048

The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Brantford Campus (W. Ross Macdonald School) operates school and student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• Assist in the preparation of food.
  
• Serve prepared meals.
  
• Maintain cleanliness of food services area, equipment and utensils.
  
• Ensure that food services equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner.
  
• Perform other duties related to the operation of a large school cafeteria.
  
• Ability to work on-call hours as required.

How do I qualify?

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in a large volume food services environment.
  
• Experience operating commercial and institutional food preparation equipment.
  
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques and sanitation standards.
  
• Knowledge of basic food preparation including the ability to prepare simples meals, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc.
  
• Knowledge of good hygiene and health and safety regulations.
  
• Completed Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain.
  
• Ability to work shifts and perform physical work.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.