Dietary Aide Casual Villa Forum LTC-4

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through quality meal service. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in preparing and serving meals, ensuring dietary needs are met while adhering to health and safety standards. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, fostering a person-centered environment where dignity and respect are paramount. If you are passionate about serving others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Food Service Worker Program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and serve according to individual diet preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory of food supplies and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

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:

• Prepare meals and distribute snackplates to residents according to their individual diet menus/preferences and ensure resident satisfaction with meal service.

• Adhere to the Menu and Therapeutic extensions to ensure that portion control is maintained by using appropriate utensils as per the guidelines provided.

• Receive, store, and manage the inventory of resident food and food service supplies.

• Ensure compliance with safe food handling practices and public health requirements.

• Knowledge of infection control techniques, perform daily deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service.

• Keep the work area clean and free from unsafe conditions.Report any unsafe conditions to the immediate Supervisor.

What You Will Need

• Secondary School education or equivalent

• Certification or proof of participation in a Food Service Worker Programapproved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is an Asset.

• 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!