Dietary Aide

West Lake Terrace; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in health care is seeking a dedicated Part Time Dietary Aide in Picton, Ontario. This role involves supporting nutritional care by ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing a pleasant dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and experience in food service and health care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Food Service Worker program or current enrollment.
• Valid 'safe food handling' certificate.
• Experience in a kitchen and health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nutritional Care Manager to ensure compliance with standards.
• Set up and clear dining tables; follow safe food handling procedures.
• Assist with serving meals and accommodate resident food preferences.

Skills

Food Handling

Nutrition Support

Team Collaboration

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care. We are in search of a Part Time Dietary Aide for our Picton, ON location.

The Dietary Aide plays a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and respectful environment within the multidisciplinary team. By upholding the Omni Mission, Vision, and Values, and ensuring the Resident Bill of Rights is always practiced, the Dietary Aide helps create a supportive atmosphere for both residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nutritional Care Manager and the Cook to ensure that the requirements of the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Accreditation Standards and all Omni standards, policies and procedures are met.
• Provide information as directed to officials of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long Term Care Accreditation Canada, Public Health, Registered Dietitian and other consultative and regulatory bodies regarding the organization and operation of the nutritional care department and the nutritional care of the residents of the home.
• Set up dining room tables for meals; clear tables following meals.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas and kitchen waste removal in accordance with work assignments.
• Always follow appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing and preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
• Assist with the serving of meals and beverages in the dining area. Provide a pleasant dining experience to each resident as per established policies and guidelines.
• Assist with receiving supplies as directed. Ensure safe food and non-food storage. Ensure all items are accounted for before signing invoices.
• Ensure each resident has the opportunity to express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of an approved Food Service Worker (FSW) program
• Current enrollment in an approved Food Service Worker program
• Valid ‘safe food handling’ certificate from an approved certification
• Experience working in a kitchen
• Experience working in health care

How to Apply

Please send application to [e-mail] with West Lake Terrace – Dietary Aide in the subject line or drop off in person at the Career Edge Picton office at 103-141 Main St, Picton.