Dietary Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Killarney; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in all aspects of food service within Nutrition Services. The role emphasizes portion control, sanitation, and adherence to therapeutic menus and temperature standards.

Reporting to the Nutrition Services Manager or Supervisor, you will assist with menu adjustments, meal assembly, and cash handling while maintaining a clean, organized work area and complying with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards) is required.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), plus Internet applications and other IT.
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed and efficient work methods.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Respect for a culturally diverse population and confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Familiar with diets, reference materials, and clinical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adheres to approved menus and therapeutic guidelines for texture-modified diets.
• Makes changes to client menus in consultation with supervisors or dietitians.
• Assists with food preparation (toast, cereals, nourishments, salads, sandwiches, desserts, beverages).
• Assembles/serves meals according to portion standards and serving guidelines.
• Delivers food carts/trays and clears trays/dishes.
• Maintains dining areas and sanitation per schedules.
• Performs cashier duties and handles cash procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes Nutrition Services areas/equipment.
• Ensures proper labeling, dating, and storage or disposal of leftovers.
• Checks and orders supplies; maintains par stock levels and participates in inventories.
• Supports departmental quality control audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Diverse combinations of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services or Nutrition Services Supervisor and coordination of the Cook, Lead Hand or Clerk, the Dietary Aide is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of food service assembly, production and distribution to related areas with emphasis on portion control, waste control, proper sanitation and safety; ensures all food preparation adheres to menu and therapeutic specifications; maintains preparation areas, storage areas, and meal service areas in clean and sanitary condition; monitors and ensures food is served at optimal temperatures and leftovers are properly used; operates cash register and completes related cash procedures.

Responsibilities

Overview

• Assists in the training and/or orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.
• Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian.
• Assists with food preparation as directed. This includes but is not limited to toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, cold food prep, sandwiches, desserts, beverages.
• Assembles/serves meals to clients in accordance with portion standards and serving guidelines (tray, dining room, or cafeteria service).
• Delivers food carts/trays to designated areas and collects soiled trays/dishes.
• Sets, clears, cleans and sanitizes dining room tables.
• Prepares and delivers items for catered functions.
• Performs cashier function.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Maintains sanitary conditions by thoroughly cleaning related Nutrition Services areas and equipment as per cleaning schedules.
• Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.
• Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance.
• Checks, orders, receives, monitors and unpack supplies as directed by the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or designate.
• Maintains par stock levels in designated areas.
• Assists with inventory procedures.
• Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures.
• Sundry duties as assigned.