Dietary Aide

Responsive Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and delivery while ensuring a high standard of hygiene and resident care. The ideal candidate will possess a food handling certification and demonstrate empathy towards seniors, maintaining a positive dining experience.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matching RRSP contribution

Qualifications

• Certificate in food handling training mandated.
• Completion of a Food Service Worker program is beneficial.
• Understanding of seniors' needs essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals courteously and assists in food preparation.
• Maintains cleanliness in serveries and dining areas.
• Follows safety and sanitation protocols including HACCP.

Skills

Organizational

Time-management

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Current food handling certification

Food Service Worker program

Job description

Join to apply for the Dietary Aide role at Responsive Group Inc.

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner,
• Assists the cook in preparing, plating, and serving food as requested,
• Respects the Residents' likes and dislikes and adheres to their special dietary requirements,
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,
• Maintains serveries, tables, food storage area, fridges, and freezers,
• Cleans and resets tables and removes dirty dishes,
• Ensures dishwasher is loaded, operated, and emptied,
• Collaborates with all associates in Food Services and other departments,
• Supports FIFO processes,
• Vacuum and damp mop floors as needed,
• Ensures a safe working environment,
• Participates in education as required,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board of health or an agency of the board of health or has recently successfully completed an equivalent food handler training program,
• Successful completion of a Food Service Worker program, Culinary Program or CSNM membership is an asset,
• Previous employment in a health care / hospitality setting is an asset,
• Demonstrated understanding of / empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, Sanitation Code,
• Knowledgeable about food handling and storage,
• Ability to serve food attractively and correctly by understanding orders,
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
• Organizational and time-management skills,
• Individual and teamwork skills,
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions,
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (within last 6 months), recent TB test results (within last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (within last 1 year), and two supervisory references are required.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
• Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
• Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)

This is a Part-Time position 0.2 FTE, 7 : 00 AM to 11 : 00 AM, two weekdays and one weekend biweekly.

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director / Manager / Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.