How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
Responsible for food planning, preparation, service, and clean-up as it relates to food service delivery.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides food service preparation and delivery for TRCA sites and facilities.
Prepares and cooks meals according to approved menus and recipes; having regards at all times, to health and safety requirements for food handling
Tracking meal counts and updating any menu changes
Ensures food supplies are properly stored at all times and inventory is at appropriate levels and flag to Food Service Lead if inventory is low
Ensures knowledge and understanding of specific client allergies and/or special diet requirements and prepares food accordingly
Ensures workstation is kept clean and sanitized in accordance with established Field Centre protocols and procedures, including all kitchen surfaces, serving utensils, floors and appliances.
Tracks daily temperature checks on all refrigeration and freezer units
Participates in clean-up, including dish washing, removal of garbage, recycling, and composting, - and grease removal at the end of each shift
Assists with inquiries and concerns from patrons in a tactful and professional manner
Incumbents may also be assigned other duties
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
Smart Serve Certification
Education and Training: Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Employees/candidates under the age of eighteen (18) years are not eligible to have a VSS, therefore will not be required.
Experience
1+ years of experience in food preparation and service
Previous experience working with customers
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
Basic understanding of hygiene, sanitation and kitchen equipment
Experience preparing large/batch quantities of food
Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays
