Relief Food Service Worker

Posting #: 3963Posting Date: 12/19/2024Posting Closing: 01/06/2025 4:00 PM

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one were looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Relief Food Service Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The Relief Food Service Worker works within a team and actively provides support to the kitchen. Including preparing and cooking food, and keeping a clean kitchen. Shifts are typically between the hours of 8 am 5 pm and can include weekdays and weekends. Early mornings or evenings may also be required.

This position is a unionized, relief position. The rate of pay is $17.34 per hour. Location: Hamilton

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, serve, and/or package nutritious foods following all Wesley policies, Public Health guidelines, and Canadas Food Guide
2. Create a positive environment with co-workers in a team environment and offer good customer service for community partners, catering contracts, and clients
3. Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe working environment, by maintaining safe working habits and using correct hand-washing techniques
4. Practice safe usage of all equipment and help clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment
5. Ensure that food comes out simultaneously in high quality and on time
6. Help monitor the inventory of received items and support restocking processes
7. Assist with catered functions as needed
8. Participate in staff meetings and trainings
9. Other duties as required

What you will bring:

1. High school graduate or GED diploma required
2. Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or small/busy restaurant
3. Strong knowledge of best practices and all applicable standards and legislation related to the food industry
4. Safe Food Handlers Certificate
5. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesleys job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.