Dietary Aide Casual

EXTENDICARE; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE in Oshawa is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide for a permanent part-time role in our long-term care facility. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

The successful candidate must have a Food Service Worker Certificate, be available to work various hours, including days and weekends, and provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and TB test.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write English and understand instructions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift moderately.

Responsibilities

• Serve food according to individual diets and preferences.
• Assist Cooks with food preparation.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and areas.
• Participate in facility meetings and in-service education.

Skills

Food preparation

Ability to follow instructions

Customer service

Education

Food Service Worker Certificate or enrollment in FSW program

Food Handler’s Safety Certificate

Job description

Job Description

DIETARY AIDE

EXTENDICARE OSHAWA Casual

on call + various hrs

Candidates are invited to apply for Permanent Part Time position of Dietary Aide in our 175-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.
• Grocery twice per week.
• Cleaning once per week.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous dietary experience preferred
• Applicants must have a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in the FSW program. 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
• Must provide VSC and TB test.

Time Type: Part time