Food Service Representative

Sinai Health is looking for a Food Service Representative to support our Patient Food Services Department at Mount Sinai Hospital.

In this role you will

Deliver meal trays, menus, and snacks to patient rooms

Replenish bulk nourishment supplies to unit pantry, collect meal trays from patient rooms, clean and sanitize unit pantry

Prepare and portion patient menu items, snacks and bulk supplies for unit pantries

Work on Blean station preparing patient meals

Assist with the assembly, distribution, and pick up of patient meal trays

Follow portion control guidelines and therapeutic diet restrictions

Prepare and re-thermalize food items using the appropriate methods outlined by the department

Wash pots and pans, and work in the dish room

Transport and clean food carts

Collect and recycle and dispose of all garbage within the department

Ensure safe operation, maintenance and cleanliness of all other related equipment

Maintain a clean work area while following proper food handling and sanitation procedures including HACCP

Follow proper chemical handling instructions outlined by WHMIS

Demonstrate Sinai Health's core expectations of employee conduct; includes attending relevant continuing education sessions, following all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures, complying with applicable Health and Safety standards and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements:Mandatory

Successful completion of a high school diploma

1 year of experience in customer service

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in order to perform the essential duties of the position which requires frequent exposure to extreme warm and cold temperatures, prolonged walking and standing (up to 7.5 hours), frequent independent and assisted lifting/pushing (25 lbs. or more), turning, stooping, reaching and bending at the arms, waist and knees for extended periods of time

Preferred

Successful completion of the Food Handlers course and WHMIS

1 year of experience in food service in a health care setting

Skills and Knowledge

Customer service oriented

Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in a challenging, diverse and changing work environment

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written

Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within food services, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.