Dietary Aide: Compassionate Kitchen Support (LTC)

The Corporation; Picton; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The H.J. McFarland Memorial Home is seeking a Dietary Aide for permanent part-time work in Picton, Ontario.

You will support food preparation, service, washing dishes and maintaining sanitation to ensure high resident satisfaction in a caring long-term care setting. The ideal candidate has healthcare or food service experience, knowledge of food safety and nutrition, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service in health care, hospitality, or restaurant environments.
• Knowledge related to food safety, sanitation, and nutrition.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Capable of working within legislated standards and guidelines.
• Respect, tact, diplomacy, and good judgement in resident care.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (last 6 months).
• Two-step tuberculin skin test within the last six months.
• Food Handler’s Certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine duties related to food preparation, service, dishwashing, sanitation and safety to ensure resident satisfaction.

Skills

Healthcare food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Legislated standards compliance

Respect, tact, diplomacy, judgement

OH&S Act knowledge

Communication & problem-solving

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSSE)

TB skin test within 6 months

Food Handler’s Certificate asset

Job description

The H.J. McFarland Memorial Home is seeking a Dietary Aide for permanent part-time work in Picton, Ontario.

You will support food preparation, service, washing dishes and maintaining sanitation to ensure high resident satisfaction in a caring long-term care setting. The ideal candidate has healthcare or food service experience, knowledge of food safety and nutrition, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.