Dietary Aide Casual Villa Forum LTC-6

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through quality meal service. As a Dietary Aide, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving meals tailored to residents' preferences, ensuring they enjoy their dining experience. Your commitment to food safety and hygiene will help maintain a healthy environment. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve, fostering dignity and respect in a supportive long-term care setting. If you're passionate about providing exceptional service and care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Service Worker Program is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals while ensuring resident satisfaction.
• Maintain inventory and adhere to food safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Meal Preparation

Customer Service

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 snack plates 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.

What You Will Need:

• Secondary School education or equivalent
• Certification or proof of participation in a Food Service Worker Program approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
• 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!