Dietary Aide/Cook

Sherwood Park Manor; Brockville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to join their compassionate team. This role is essential in providing nutritious meals to residents while adhering to their specific dietary needs. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and respect, ensuring that every meal served is a step towards enhancing the quality of life for the residents. With competitive wages and a pension plan, this position not only offers a fulfilling career but also a commitment to your professional growth and well-being. If you are passionate about food service and making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Competitive wages

Work-life balance initiatives

Supportive community environment

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and Food Safety Awareness Program is required.
• Experience in kitchen management and therapeutic diets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plating and serving food to residents according to dietary needs.
• Following food preparation and storage protocols accurately.

Skills

Food Safety Awareness Program Certificate

Ability to follow dietary requirements

Strong communication skills

Kitchen experience

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma

Cook Certification or Food Service Worker Course

Job description

Position Title: Dietary Aide/Cook

Reports to: Nutrition Manager

Job Location: Brockville, Ontario

Salary Range / Classification: $21.41 per hour, and [when assigned as a Cook, you will receive a responsibility allowance of ten (10) dollars for each scheduled shift]

Job Type: Permanent Part time

Organizational Background

Sherwood Park Manor Long Term Care Home is a full-service non-profit, non municipal Nursing Home licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Manor, as is commonly referred to, has a rich and interesting history and maintains a high profile in our local community. Our Vision is: “A choice to celebrate living”. Our Values are: Choice, Collaboration, Compassion, Professionalism, Respect and Safety.

Why should you work with us?

Working with us at our long-term care home offers more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a caring and supportive community. We offer competitive wages that truly reflect your hard work and dedication, along with a percent in lieu of benefits and vacation to ensure your well-being. Our company perks are designed to enhance your work-life balance, and we are proud to offer a HOOPP pension plan, helping you secure your financial future. With a commitment to fostering a positive and respectful environment, we believe in valuing our team members and providing the tools and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally. Joining us means becoming part of a team that truly cares for its employees, just as we care for our residents.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Nutrition Manager, the Dietary Cook Aide provides plates and serves food to residents of the Manor.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

1. Read, write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions related to food preparation, storage and serving protocols.
2. Plating and serving residents’ food.
3. Follow with accuracy the specific needs and requirements of each resident’s diet.

Skills and Knowledge

1. Completion of high school (grade 12).
2. Completion of a Food Safety Awareness Program Certificate.
3. Certified as a Cook, Apprentice, Cook 2 (assistant) preferred or Food Service Worker Course and kitchen experience.
4. Experience and certification in hotel and restaurant kitchen management.
5. Have working knowledge of therapeutic diets and portion control.
6. Ability to work and communicate effectively with the residents of a LTC home.
7. Ability to work under stress.
8. Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.
9. Previous experience providing laundry and/or sanitation services an asset.
10. Previous experience working in a long-term care home an asset.

Working Conditions:

1. Stand and walk for long periods.
2. Sit for short periods.
3. Bend, stoop, and carry.
4. Push/pull wheeled equipment.
5. Safely transfer and lift (up to 20 kg.) in accordance with Sherwood Park Manor’s transfer and lift procedures.
6. Work in a busy environment with interruptions and multiple ongoing priorities.
7. Perform tasks during the summer months without climate control.
8. Use cooking equipment and cleaning and maintenance of said equipment.
9. Work day, evening, night shifts; weekends, holidays and for call-in shifts.
10. Manor policies require all employees to properly wear surgical masks and N-95 when necessary.
11. Obtain and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check, if one available must be less than 6 months old.
12. Must have an up to date 2-step TB test.
13. All candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 including all booster doses as you become eligible. Staff participate in rapid antigen testing and active screening.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

Sherwood Park Manor provides accommodation to any candidate upon request throughout the recruitment process. Sherwood Park Manor is also committed to providing a work environment that supports diversity in all of its forms, believing that each employee has the right to participate in an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Sherwood Park Manor offers competitive compensation and immediate access to the HOOPP pension plan; salary is commensurate with experience. To find out more information about the Sherwood Park Manor, please visit our website at https://sherwoodparkmanor.com/. We sincerely thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.