Food Services Worker in Markham

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors' apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home in early 2027. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivery of meals, portioning and serving dessert
• Dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of cooking equipment, pots, pans and small dishware
• General and special cleaning in the kitchen in accordance with government and organization policies and standards

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of, or currently enrolled in a recognized Food Service Worker Program
• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate
• Some experience in food services industry
• Ability to lift heavy industrial size food trays, pots and pans
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English
• Ability to communicate in Chinese is an asset

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
• Exposure to all resident care elements through occasional resident contact
• Occasional shift work, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Exposed to noise, high temperature and moisture while working in the dish room and pot washing areas

Please apply before: 2026-10-28

Salary Range: $20.71 - $23.05

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate. Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants' resume.