Dietary Aide, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Kingston is seeking a Dietary Aide to provide safe and appealing meal service to residents and guests. Responsibilities include assisting with meal service, checking food conditions, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker program, with a Food Handler’s Course every five years. Previous experience in long-term care is beneficial. The role offers competitive wages and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years.
• Previous LTC experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned.
• Check temperature and condition of all food items.
• Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas.

Skills

Understanding and following written and oral instructions in English

Food service skills

Education

Completion or enrolment in a Food Service Worker training program

Job description

Job Code: 20662

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93/hr

Posting Period: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide, in alignment of the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care provides safe and appealing meal service to residents, and guests at catering functions, performs cleaning and dishwashing duties, and ensures proper storage, dating and rotation of all food products in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion or enrolment in a Food Service Worker training program offered by an established college listed in the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002, or a registered private career college in Ontario, OR meeting the qualifications identified in the Regulations of the Long Term Care Act, preferred.
• Previous LTC experience an asset.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned.
• Check temperature and condition of all food items.
• Partition food items in appropriate portion size.
• Transport food carts/catering wagons to designated areas.
• Set up and clear dining room tables as assigned.
• Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned.
• Prepare between meal nourishment and unit kitchen floor supplies as assigned.
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating and rotation of all items.
• Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas.

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans.
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach.
• Competitive salaries with a percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation.
• Group Retirement Pension Plan.
• Corporate and resident home area/service specific orientation for new hires.
• Focus on a healthy workplace and culture of quality.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities.
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions.
• Located in downtown Kingston.