Dietary Aide

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre; Eastern Passage; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking & on Bus Route

Comprehensive Orientation

A supportive work environment

Job summary

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our food services team. The role involves assembling, delivering and serving meals and supplies to assigned areas, while maintaining sanitary conditions and following dietary requirements for geriatric residents.

You will work a rotating schedule including weekends and days/evenings/holidays, with temporary full-time and casual assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of Grade Ten (10) required
• Experience in maintaining a clean and sanitary food service environment
• Knowledge and ability to operate and clean institutional equipment
• Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Working knowledge of therapeutic dietary requirements of geriatric residents preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all components of meal service to assigned areas, as outlined in the job routine
• Prepared and assembles special trays, beverages and food according to job routine
• Counts and replenishes stock items as required
• Maintains a clean work area
• Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions
• Responsible to ensure all dietary requirements are adhered to
• Ensures all food handling and HACPP procedures are followed
• Cleans all equipment, dishes, pots & pans and areas assigned, according to guidelines
• Follows all WHMIS guidelines when using and dispensing chemicals
• Receives, stores and rotates food and supplies as required
• Conducts inventory of supplies and products as required
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Sanitation practices

WHMIS knowledge

Attendance reliability

Geriatric dietary knowledge

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Dietary Aide

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre

Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Job Category: Food Services

Position Available: Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE), and Casual

Facility Description:

For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our employee's well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team which includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture. We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee. Additionally, Ocean View is located in a vibrant community with over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Diet Aide is responsible for the assembly, delivery and service of food and supplies to assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining all assigned areas and equipment in sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum completion of Grade Ten (10) required
• Experience in maintaining a clean and sanitary food service environment
• Knowledge and ability to operate and clean institutional equipment
• Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Working knowledge of therapeutic dietary requirements of geriatric residents preferred

General Duties

• Responsible for all components of meal service to assigned areas, as outlined in the job routine
• Prepared and assembles special trays, beverages and food according to job routine
• Counts and replenishes stock items as required
• Maintains a clean work area
• Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions
• Responsible to ensure all dietary requirements are adhered to
• Ensures all food handling and HACPP procedures are followed
• Cleans all equipment, dishes, pots & pans and areas assigned, according to guidelines
• Follows all WHMIS guidelines when using and dispensing chemicals
• Receives, stores and rotates food and supplies as required
• Conducts inventory of supplies and products as required
• Performs other related duties as required

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers

• Free Parking & on Bus Route
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with current collective agreement between Ocean View Continuing Care Centre and C.U.P.E. Local 1245.

Rotation: Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays; May be changed as necessary to meet the operational requirements of the facility.

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.

Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.