Food Service Worker (FSW)

Position Summary

Application deadline: November 5 2025.

Required

Grade 12 education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid Food Handlers Certificate from Public Health. One-day online course ()
Good understanding of Food and Nutrition and are able to follow recipes measurement and portion control.
Must be able to withstand temperatures of 8-13 degrees Celsius for periods of 2 hours.
Must be able to communicate effectively with management clients suppliers and co-workers.
Must be able to work with minimum supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a polite spirit of service attitude towards co-workers and patients. Must have good writing skills to complete documentation that is part of Food Handling (HACCP) guidelines file and maintain records for reference for management and or inspectors. and complete food orders/supplies to maintain the department.
Must have the ability to operate fax machines printers phone lines and all other office-type equipment (ie tablets and other computer devices).
Must have the experience and knowledge to work with and answer questions and take corrective actions with Local Public Health Representatives.
Must be able to work independently and with a team.
Must have satisfactory work performance in the present position.
Must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in scheduled hours work assignments environment and style of service.
Must be able to adjust to a forever-changing environment.
Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period.
Ability to successfully be mask fit tested.

Duties

Provides complete food service functions for clients including food preparation restocking supplies and cleaning dining cooking areas and equipment.
Prepares disassembles restocks and cleans the tray line for food assembly operations and all other areas within the department including dish machine and removable of waste.
Assemble patient trays according to established time frames and all NFS department/Public Health policies in safe food handling.
Working with other inter-professionals/delivery personnel/ suppliers/office and clerical staff.
Complete all housekeeping tasks including using housekeeping-type equipment i.e.: vacuums /mops/floor machines etc.
Performs all work in accordance with Public Health (safe food handling) Quinte Health policies and procedures and requirements including WHMIS Provincial and local regulatory agencies for Quality Assurance & Safety.
Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives improve access to high-quality care and build healthier communitiesright where people need it most.

Located in scenic Quinte West along the stunning Bay of Quinte Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH) serves a vibrant community rich in outdoor adventures festivals and family-friendly activities. As the regional hub for ophthalmology we offer 24/7 emergency care acute inpatient services day surgeries and a full range of outpatient diagnostics and specialty clinics.

At TMH our dedicated team of healthcare professionals treats patients like family delivering exceptional care with skill compassion and unwavering loyalty. Join us and be part of something truly special!

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
Required Occasionally lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50 pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds.

Mobility
Required Constantly standing.
Required Frequently walking bending/stooping.
Required Occasionally sitting twisting/turning bending crouching/squatting kneeling.
Required Rarely balancing climbing.

Dexterity
Required Frequently forward shoulder movements gripping/grasping pinching neck elbow shoulder wrist and back normal range of motion.
Required Occasionally fine finger movements shoulder movements (up/down).

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.