Pot Washer - Casual - Pioneer Ridge

Please Note: Application reviews begin immediately, continuing until the position is filled and may close at any time.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services, or designate, is responsible for the cleaning of equipment and Food & Nutrition Service areas and a variety of portering duties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Washes and puts away pots, pans, dishes; cleans steam kettles, tilt fryers, grills, mixers, floors, work surfaces, and other Food & Nutrition Services equipment.
• Removes garbage, recycles as needed, and maintain cleanliness in disposal areas.
• Assembles and porters food.
• Cleans vegetables.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitary practices.
• Reports any equipment in need of repair and any safety hazards.
• Safely operates all equipment and handling of chemicals.
• Completes other cleaning as assigned.
• Performs the duties of the Food Service Worker, as required.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Grade 10 education or equivalent; and
• Current Safe Food Handling certification approved by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit; and
• Completion of or enrolment in a food services worker training program approved at a college of applied arts and technology or a Food Service Worker program provided by a private career college or otherwise meets the training and qualifications requirements under Reg. 246/22 of the Fixing Long Term Care Act; or
• Has appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly is necessary
• Demonstrated ability to practice good lifting and safety and sanitation techniques
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Physical Demands:

• Lift constantly 5 - 25 lbs. from floor to waist to chest height; up to 20 lbs occasionally from floor to a height of approximately 12 inches; up to 30 lbs. occasionally at waist height
• Carry constantly from 1 - 20 lbs. a distance of 1 - 100 ft; up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Push/pull frequently up to 5 lbs. a distance of 1 - 100 ft; up to 10 lbs. frequently a distance of 3 ft. at bench height; up to 20 lbs occasionally a distance of 1000 ft
• Standing and walking are required on a constant basis
• Stooping is required on a constant basis
• Reaching is constant in all planes
• Squatting/kneeling is required on a frequent basis

Occasional = up to 33% of working day; Frequent = 34-66% of working day; Constant = 67-100% of working day

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must remain enrolled in and successfully complete the food service worker training program within three years of being hired
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
• Must pass work fitness test
• Must successfully undergo a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must be available to work shift work, including holidays and weekends
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Process
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

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