Dietary Aide

Whitney Oaks Care Center; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitney Oaks Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring safe food handling. This entry-level role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, with opportunities for orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts like fractions and ratios.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and prepare nourishments.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Set up meal trays and operate dishwasher.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined based on the activity of the shift and the needs of the facility. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record water temperature and chlorine concentration of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Handle trash and garbage.
• Store groceries safely and neatly.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training.
• Work cooperatively with personnel across departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts like fractions and ratios.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to interpret instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good visual perception is necessary.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Human Resources Services