Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is a non-profit organization committed to providing a culturally appropriate caring community where seniors and others enjoy the highest quality of life to fullest, in the most independent and dignified way. In this community, seniors and their families have the opportunity to be cared for, socialize, interact, develop new skills and learn about health issues that may affect them in their golden years.

As the recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and a recognized leader in providing culturally appropriate quality seniors’ care and education, we understand our employees are our greatest resource in delivering excellent care and service, and we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment for them to thrive.

We are now inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity within the Yee Hong team.

Job: Food Services Worker

Job Ref. No.: 21-MS-I-014_IN

Status: Temporary Part Time for 12 months

Core Function:

• Responsible for the delivery of meals, portioning and serving dessert, dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of cooking equipment, pots, pan and small dishware as well as general and special cleaning in the kitchen in accordance with government and organization policies and standards

Qualifications:

• Current student enrolled in an educational program recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Successful completion of, or is currently enrolled in a recognized Food Service Worker Program strongly preferred
• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate
• Some experience in food services industry
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English
• Ability to communicate in Chinese or a Filipino language an asset
• Relevant satisfactory work performance

Working Condition:

• Considerable standing, walking and lifting throughout the day
• Exposure to all resident care elements through occasional resident contact
• Shift work, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Exposed to noise, high temperature and moisture while working in the dish room and pot washing area

As per legislative guidelines and orders, and in accordance with Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care’s Pandemic, and Infection Prevention and Control policies, practices and protocols, all successful applicants must provide proof of all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada or provide valid medical or Ontario Human Rights Code exemption.

Interested employees may indicate their interest, in writing, by sending an email indicating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Note:

• Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
• Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check and medical clearance certificate
• For current Yee Hong employees, please indicate your Employee Number on the resume

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift