Dietary Aide, Casual, West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa), Mitchell

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Mitchell; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing quality care and nutrition in a supportive environment. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in meal preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a collaborative and respectful setting. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in a diverse workplace that values inclusivity and respect for all individuals.

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Service Worker Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and ensure sanitary dining areas.
• Serve food and assist residents as needed during meals.
• Perform general clean-up duties after meals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to meet working conditions

Education

Food Service Worker Diploma/Certificate

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Food Handler Training Program

Job description

POSTING DATE: April 15, 2025 POSTING #: 2025-027 (SEIU)

EXPIRY DATE: April 18, 2025

RITZ LUTHERAN VILLA / WEST PERTH VILLAGE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Dietary Aide

West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa)

Casual (Evenings/ Weekends)

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the meal, meal services, clean up after meal and ensuring a sanitary environment of eating and preparation areas. Also included in the delivery of resident nourishments. This position may assist residents in eating and drinking if required.

Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Review any dietary change notices.
• Assist cooks as required in food preparation.
• Prepare beverages and condiments for meal service.
• Serve food at mealtime and dispense nourishments room to room.
• Assist residents as required.
• Clean up dining rooms following meals.
• General clean-up of dishes, pots and pans, and equipment.
• General clean-up of eating areas, and preparation for next meal cycle.
• Major cleaning duties include ovens, walls, fryer, walk-ins, store rooms, etc. as required.
• Appropriate and timely storage of food.
• Requisition of food, supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain continuous education requirements.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff as required.
• Communicate to appropriate staff regarding residents care, needs, etc.
• In the performance of all duties, demonstrate respect for the privacy, dignity, and individuality of the resident; adhere to home policy on confidentiality.
• Perform all duties and demonstrate conduct in accordance with the policies and procedures of Ritz Lutheran Villa.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition Services

DATE REQUIRED: April 2025

SALARY: $21.58 to $23.03 per hour

Qualifications

Education:

• Food Service Worker Diploma/Certificate or Training program at a recognized post-secondary institution as established by the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler Training Program which has been completed by a Board of Public Health within the past five (5) years.

Abilities:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to meet the working conditions for this position.

Please submit a complete resume by visiting the careers page on our website: www.westperthvillage.ca or by dropping your application off at Ritz Lutheran Villa’s reception desk.

West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

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