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Description
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:
- 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
About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.
Skills Required
What will you need to succeed:
- Food Handlers Certificate an asset
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification an asset
- 1+ years of experience in food preparation and service
- Previous experience working with customers
- 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)
- 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
- 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.