Dietary Aide

Perth Community Care Centre; Stratford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care center in Ontario is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare meals and provide high-quality care to residents. Candidates should have completed a Food Service Worker program and possess good interpersonal skills. The role includes mentoring new staff and maintaining documentation. Competitive wages and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Support for personal and professional growth

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Clear vulnerable sector screening and TB test results required.
• Two supervisory references required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and ensure quality of resident care.
• Mentor new staff and participate in meetings.
• Complete shift documentation records.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to read and understand recipe directions

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Food Service Worker program or equivalent

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Overview

How do you live in the moment? We are passionate about 'Making Every Moment Matter.' We are seeking a candidate who shares our values — a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

Position

The Dietary Aide reports to the Food Service Manager / Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization\'s vision and mission.

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
• Receive verbal / written endorsements regarding changes in resident status
• Ensure open communication between staff and other team members
• Encourage participation in the home\'s committees / teams
• Report observations to the Food Service Manager / Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
• Mentor new staff and students
• Support and promote a team approach
• Deliver ongoing customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
• Ensure optimal quality of life for each resident by delivering individualized resident care
• Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit
• Complete documentation records of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit)
• Understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and participate in improving the indicators to achieve satisfactory results
• Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
• Other duties as assigned and/or indicated in the Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates that have successfully completed or are enrolled in a Food Service Worker program at a College of Applied Arts and Technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college (preferred)
• Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the applicable acts (preferred)
• Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the applicable acts (preferred)
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, possess appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service
• Food Handler Certification from Public Health or a certified agency
• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments
• Able to work flexible hours, including in emergency situations
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health and Home\'s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills and a person-centered, customer-focused approach
• Ability to promote individuals\' rights and measure/reduce elements of risk
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (within the last 6 months) and recent TB test results (within the last 6 months) or chest X-ray (within the last year)
• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines; vaccination requirements are subject to change by the Employer

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants\' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.