Competition # PDSB26-109The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Milton Campus (Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School) operates school/student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities.
About the job
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Assist in the preparation of food;
• Serve prepared meals;
• Maintain cleanliness of food services area, equipment/utensils;
• Ensure that food services equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner;
• Perform other duties related to the operation of a large school cafeteria;
• Availability to work on-call hours as required.
What you bring to the team
Skills and Qualifications:
How do I qualify?
• Demonstrated experience working in a large volume food services environment;
• Experience operating commercial /institutional food preparation equipment;
• Knowledge of food handling/preparation techniques and sanitation standards;
• Knowledge of basic food preparation including the ability to prepare simples meals, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc;
• Knowledge of good hygiene and health and safety regulations;
• Completed Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain;
• Ability to work shifts and perform physical work.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to communicate in American Sign language (ASL) or willingness to learn;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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