Food Service Worker

Requisition ID: 42988 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function
The Food Service Worker position is a physically demanding dishwashing position requiring manual labour in a fast paced kitchen environment. The Food Service Worker performs a variety of cleaning and kitchen tasks in a commercial kitchen. The Food Service Worker organizes, cleans and sanitizes the work area, busses and sorts food and waste into appropriate recycling bins, washes and puts away the pans, pots, dishes, and other equipment used in the kitchen, and executes various tasks to assist the other employees responsible for serving and preparing food and beverages including assisting in receiving and stocking supplies. The Food Service Worker mains and operates commercial dishwashing equipment and reports any repair requirements. This position also oversees the work of volunteers under the guidance and support of the Food Service Coordinator, and reports to the Recreation Programmer II.

This position is based at the Kerrisdale Seniors Centre.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning and kitchen tasks including washing, sanitizing, and putting away dishes, utensils, pots pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensures that the work area is clean, organized and free from hazards.
• Ensures that all equipment in the dish pit is in clean, safe operating condition and reports any need for repair to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Assists other kitchen staff with receiving supplies and stocking.
• Ensures that dirty dishes are brought to the dish pit, and food waste and garbage is sorted into appropriate recycling bins.
• Ensures that dishwashing practices (e.g. personal hygiene) are compliant with food safe requirements.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships and appropriate professional boundaries with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Supervises and provides guidance, support, direction and coaching to volunteers as needed in the kitchen.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and positive environment for staff, volunteers, patrons, and community members to access food services.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of the 10th grade, preferably supplemented with Food Safe training or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate modern dishwashing equipment.
• Ability to organize his or her work area efficiently and to establish and maintain an effective work schedule.
• Ability to do physically demanding work in a fast paced, hot, humid environment for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a standing position for a long period of time, ability to check and respond to e-mails.
• Ability to understand and follow regulations, policies and procedures related to food services and Centre operations.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: January, 2025 

Number of Vacancies: Multiple 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-009: $23.12 to $27.04 per hour

Application Close: January 5th, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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