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Food Service Worker

The duties of the food service worker cover the whole range of food preparation, storing, preparing, and serving, as well as dishwashing and kitchen cleaning. Major Responsibilities include quantity food preparation and safe food handling techniques; food service sanitation and safety procedures; proper use, storage and maintenance of institutional kitchen equipment; participation in food service systems including purchasing, receiving, production, inventory, delivery and service; as well as nutrition and special diets.

Career Opportunities

Rewarding career opportunities can be found in a variety of areas including:

Long-term care facilities
Acute care hospitals
Special care homes
Integrated facilities
Educational facilities
Hospitality industry

Job Titles include

Food Service Worker
Food Service Helper
Dietary Aide
Food Preparer

Knowledge & Skills

Experience preparing and serving food in a long-term care or similar facility
Food Service Worker Certificate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Ability to read and write and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients
Ability to operate and move various equipment and perform various cleaning duties
Willingness to work weekends, shifts and holidays as assigned
Ability to multi task and prioritize
Good detail and organizational skills
Ability to provide service that enhances the dignity and respects the cultural and racial diversity of clients and staff
Fundamental knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, the Sanitation Code and other related legislation
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Physically able to perform duties
Good grooming

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Provincial Funding

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*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.