Dietary Aide, casual

Southbridge Lakehead; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking Dietary Aides to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will ensure that residents receive nutritious meals prepared with care. You will be responsible for safe food handling, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of residents, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Service Worker Program is essential.
• Must possess a Safe Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe food handling and proper storage.
• Assist in food preparation and serve meals as per diet orders.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Safe Food Handling

Communication Skills

Team Player

Food Preparation

Ability to Lift

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Job description

“The kitchen is the heart of every home!”

The Food and Nutrition Department at Southbridge Lakehead is looking for Dietary Aides to become part of a dynamic team that ensures our Residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals that are prepared and served with love. If you are ready to bring your A-game, we want you as part of our team!

You will be accountable for…

• Ensuring food is handled in a safe manner, including proper storage and labelling
• Assisting cooks in basic food preparation
• Executing proper food service in relation to internal and external guidelines and protocols
• Serving meals according to Resident diet orders
• Washing, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and dining room

The ideal candidate for Lakehead will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Successful completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act
• Possess a current Safe Food Handling Certificate provided by the TBDHU
• Must possess/be able to obtain a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, to stand for long periods of time and the ability do moderate to heavy lifting
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player

Interested applicants should send your resume directly to [e-mail]. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.