Support to Food Services

Unison at Veiner Centre is a non-profit organization located in Medicine Hat. Dedicated to enhancing life for older Albertans, Unison at Veiner Centre offers an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful community development and build a career in the charitable sector.

• Position: Support to Food Services
• Terms of Employment: Casual
• Salary range: $19 per hour
• Location: Medicine Hat

Job purpose
To assist the Food Services Supervisor in all activities of the kitchen.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Food Preparation:

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with the menu plans provided by the Manager.
• Maintain high standards of food safety including activities assigned by Manager (i.e. temperature checks).
• Provide direction to the volunteers in food preparation

2. Catering

• Prepare and deliver coffee and food orders
• Assist in meal preparation and serving at special events

3. Cleaning

• Oversee dishwasher volunteers and, when required, perform this duty.
• Clean all food preparation and storage areas including fridge, stove, counters and walls to a high sanitary standard. This includes main kitchen and gym canteen.

4. Manager Relief

• Manage the kitchen when the Manager is not present.

5. Other Duties

• Act as relief cashier when required including cash out at end of day.

• Attend committee meetings

• Maintain high food quality and superior customer service.

Qualifications
EDUCATION 

• Grade 12. Other courses or training an asset.

• 1-2 years previous cooking experience

• Basic computer skills an asset.

Additional Training:

• Food Safety and Sanitation Course
• Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Proserve Course
• First Aid and CPR
• WHMIS

Working Hours:
Work is in a fully operational kitchen. Casual shifts are as negotiated. Job can be physically taxing: requires heavy lifting and standing for long periods.

To Apply: Please submit your resume to careers@unisonalberta.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.