Patient Service Centre Assistant

Job description

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated
• Clean

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Catering firm
• Private residence
• Bistro
• Service
• Management

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Food preparation
• Track and complete work orders

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Data administration

Area of work experience

• Manager

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available