Dietary Aide Jobs

DIETARY AIDE, St. Paul, Alberta

Candidates are invited to apply for the casual dietary aide position to work at Extendicare St. Paul a 76-bed long-term care facility, located in St. Paul, Alberta

Reporting to the Support Services Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Clean and organize the food storage room on a weekly basis according to schedule.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Receive and store food supplies on a weekly basis.
• Reads and record food temperature and fridge temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes.
• Assemble nourishment carts.
• Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
• Stock unit kitchenettes

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must be available to workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in cold temperatures.
• Ability to work weekends, days, and evenings as per schedule.
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s).

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations, including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.