DEPARTMENT: Food Services
JOB TITLE: Food Service Attendant
LOCATION: Sprucewood Place, 11418 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB
REPORTS TO: Food Services Manager / Executive Chef / Cook Team Lead
AVAILABILITY: Both morning (7am-3pm) and afternoon(11am-7pm) availability
JOB SUMMARY:
As a valued interdisciplinary team member the Food Service Attendant, under the direction of the Food Services Manager / Executive Chef / Cook Team Lead or designate, assists with food preparation including washing, preparation and delivery of food and ware supplies. Assists in the receiving, distribution, storage and maintaining of stock and supplies. Follows all relevant Park Place policies including infection prevention and control and WHMIS. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the preparation and provision of meals to Residents. This includes less complex food preparation as requested and meal/nourishment service set-up and delivery and tear down / clean.
2. Assists Residents and Co-workers as required or directed.
3. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the ware-washing of supplies, and cleaning of the kitchen and all other dining areas in the Home including the food servery and dining rooms on each resident Neighbourhood.
4. Keeps work areas clean, neat and tidy.
5. Assists in receiving, distribution and storage of supply deliveries.
6. Supports the equipment control system reporting all maintenance issues of food preparation and distribution equipment to the Cook.
7. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and workflow in meal preparation and provision of meals to Residents.
8. Participates in education sessions and Staff meetings.
9. Attends meetings and in-services as applicable.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clear criminal record security clearance with Vulnerable Sector included (no more than 6 months old)
• Must be physically fit to perform lifting and transferring and able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Appropriately dressed for work.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language
• Must be able to work independently, and as part of the interdisciplinary team

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to read, understand and comply with PPSL's and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.
• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:
  • Uses safe work procedures, follows and maintains food safety protocols.
  • Promotes health and safety policy and awareness,
  • Makes safety suggestions.
  • Reads OHS minutes posted.
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of residents, self, other workers and the general public.
• Reports any near miss, injury, accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
• Sets a good example.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job requires a significant amount of lifting, bending, walking, sitting and standing. Lifting 50-lbs. maximum. More frequent lifting of 20 lbs. or less. A regular day may involve four (4) hours of walking and frequent bending or crouching.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to multi task and work independently in a supervised work environment.

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