Dietary Aide

Jobtailor

Brampton

On-site

CAD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Worker to prepare and serve meals for residents in a care facility. You will ensure food safety, assist with dining room service and maintain cleanliness, while supporting residents with meals and collaborating with kitchen staff.

You will contribute to a positive dining experience for older adults, participate in CQI programs, and uphold health and safety standards in daily duties.

Qualifications

High School diploma required.
Food Service Worker Certificate approved by MOHLTC or equivalent.
Valid Food Safety Certification or willing to complete within 30 days of hire.
MOHLTC-approved Food Service Worker Certificate.
Physically able to perform all duties.
Effective oral and written communication.
Able to communicate with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.
Desire to work in food service for older adults.
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Prepare food and beverages per schedule and posted menu.
May cook simple dishes and use stove, microwave and retherm cart.
Maintain kitchen and dining areas clean daily/weekly and clean equipment.
Wash, scour and sanitize pots, pans and utensils.
Portion and serve meals in dining rooms; prepare trays for distribution.
Assist residents in dining room as needed.
Collaborate with team to enhance dining experience for residents.
Set up dining room tables and assist with post-meal clean-up.
Assist with dining room decorations for special days.
Update dietary records as required.
Obtain food and supplies; assist in receiving, distributing and storing.
Set up and deliver menu items and equipment to designated areas.
Follow directions from Cook in absence of Diet Services Supervisor.
Maintain good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.
Attend in-service sessions, staff meetings and workshops.
Assist in orientation of new dietary staff.
Participate in CQI programs and committees.
Report health and safety hazards and participate in safety measures.
Follow Centre policies and procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Simple Dishes

Sanitizing Equipment

Portioning Meals

Menu Item Delivery

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Relating to Older Adults

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

High School diploma

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Microwave

Retherm Cart

Dining Room Equipment

Job description

Prepare food and beverages as per food production schedule and posted menu.
May cook simple dishes (including breakfast), pan, tend and remove items from the stove, microwave, retherm cart etc
Maintain the kitchen, dining rooms and serveries in a clean and orderly manner which includes cleaning assigned areas on a daily and weekly basis, in addition to the cleaning of equipment
Wash, scour and sanitize pots, pans and utensils
Portion and serve meals in the dining rooms and prepare trays for distribution to other areas according to the Dietary Census
Provide assistance to the residents in the dining room as necessary
Work with the team to enhance the quality of life for residents and promote a pleasurable dining experience
May set up dining room tables just prior to the next meal and complete clean-up and warewashing duties after meals
Assist with dining room decorations for special and seasonal theme days
May update dietary records as required
Obtain food and supplies and assist in the receiving, distributing, checking and storing of supplies
Set up and deliver menu items and equipment to designated areas
Accept and follow through on directions from the Cook in the performance of job duties in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor
Maintain good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Dietary Services Supervisor
Assist in the orientation of new dietary staff
Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services
Participate in committees as required
Report health and safety hazards, actively participate in eliminating causes of accidents, and perform emergency occupational health and safety measures as required (WHIMS, Infection Control, Fire)
Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the Centre’s manuals

Requirements

High School diploma
Certification under the Food Service Worker Certificate program at a college of applied arts and technology or a Food Service Worker Program provided by a private career college.
Must have a valid Food Safety Certification course (Food Handlers Training) or be willing to complete the Food Safety Certification program within 30 days within hire.
Food Service Worker Certificate as approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s program standards
Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors
Strong desire to work in a food service setting and ability to relate to older adults
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in food preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness and organization in dining and kitchen areas, while effectively communicating with residents and staff. Committed to enhancing the dining experience for older adults through teamwork and adherence to food safety standards.

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