Dietary Aide

Extendicare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for their long-term care facility in Oshawa. In this role, you will assist with meal preparation and serving, while ensuring cleanliness within the dietary areas. Ideal candidates will possess a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate and a passion for caring for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary preferred.
• Must stand for long periods.
• Available to work various hours including days, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serves food according to individual diets.
• Cleans cooking and serving areas.
• Assembles nourishment carts and stocks kitchenettes.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Ability to follow safety practices

Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting

Education

Food Handler’s Safety Certificate

Food Service Worker Certificate

Job description

Job Description

30 hrs bi-weekly + on call + various hrs

Candidates are invited to apply for the Part Time position for Dietary Aide in our 171-bed long-term care facility located in Oshawa, Ontario.

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Previous dietary experience preferred
• Applicants with Food Service Worker Certificate, or enrolled in the FSW program is an asset. Applicants MUST also have a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
  
  

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.