Dietary Aide Casual Villa Forum LTC-2

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in a long-term care setting. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in meal preparation and service, ensuring residents receive nutritious and satisfying meals tailored to their dietary preferences. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about food service and committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, this position offers a rewarding environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required.
• Certification in a Food Service Worker Program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving to residents according to their dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Meal Preparation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Infection Control Techniques

Education

Secondary School Education

Food Service Worker Program Certification

Food Handlers Safety Awareness Certification

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

As a Dietary Aide in long-term care, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to the residents and guests including catering services, while consistently maintaining the relevant health, hygiene, and safety standards.

What You Will Do

1. Prepare meals and distribute snack plates to residents according to their individual diet menus/preferences and ensure resident satisfaction with meal service.
2. Adhere to the Menu and Therapeutic extensions to ensure that portion control is maintained by using appropriate utensils as per the guidelines provided.
3. Receive, store, and manage the inventory of resident food and food service supplies.
4. Ensure compliance with safe food handling practices and public health requirements.
5. Knowledge of infection control techniques, perform daily deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service.

What You Will Need:

1. Secondary School education or equivalent
2. Certification or proof of participation in a Food Service Worker Program approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
3. Current Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!