Dietary Aide - Part Time Day Shift

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Location: Scarborough, ON

Job Role: Dietary Aide

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

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• Previous dietary experience in a long-term care setting considered an asset
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Have a caring heart with a passion for serving others
• Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned
• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences in a timely manner
• Clears plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans and cooking utensils as per procedure
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Maintains foods at proper serving temperature
• Follows basic instructions in preparing simple foods such as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, health & safety, environment, and infection, prevention and control best practices
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare uncooked food such as salads, vegetables and fruits
• Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes
• Attends in-service education programs

Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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