Jeevareka Sundaralingam
St. Catharines,ON
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Fairview Nursing Home
03.2016 - 06.2024
- Wash pots/dishes from snacks and/or breakfast
- Record chemical level and temperature of dish machine and inform FSM for any abnormality
- Pack clean dishes to designated places
- Clean/sanitize nourishment cart prior to setting up for lunch
- Prepare/setup coffee and tea to main dining room for lunch
- Ensure nourishment carts ready by 11:45 AM for delivery to each unit/floors
- Ensure clean steaming cart before finishing the day
- Clean dish machine and surrounding area including the floor
- Received, stored, and monitored food materials according to procedures
- Ensure kitchen floor are properly mopped (includes moping walk in fridge floor and dry storage floor)
- Dishwash the returned cart and put clean dishes to their designated places
- Set up drink cart
- Record food and fluid temperatures prior to serving
- Ensure therapeutic menu are being followed and provided as per resident diet
- Make sure, show plates are available for choices
- Assisted dishwashing by pulling out dishes and putting them to their designated locations
- Clean/sanitize nourishment carts prior to setting up for evening snacks
- Made sure food carts were cleaned and sanitized before putting them aside
- Checked expiry dates and reported issues promptly to management
- Adhered to Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Standards and ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and Sanitation Code
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to residents
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Education
Diploma in Food Service Worker -
CIMT College
Mississauga, ON09-2015
Skills
- ServSafe
- Food assembly
- Work station sanitation
- Work station setup
- Ability to understand and carry out sanitation requirements
- Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Standards and ability to ensure compliance with these standards
- Fundamental knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Sanitation code and legislation related to this work
- Well organized approach with an ability to multitask
- Demonstrated ability to read and follow instructions
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable, dependable in a crisis situation
- Proven track record as a reliable team player willing to take on additional responsibilities
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tamil
Full Professional
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Fairview Nursing Home
03.2016 - 06.2024
Diploma in Food Service Worker -
CIMT College