Dietary Aide (DA) - Casual - Oshawa

Extendicare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Oshawa is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and cleaning. Candidates should have a Food Service Worker Certificate and a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate. Previous dietary experience is preferred. The role requires standing for long periods and performing moderate to heavy lifting. Flexibility in working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Join a dedicated team focused on enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary experience preferred.
• Must have a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in the FSW program.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform moderate to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Assist Cooks in cleaning and preparing food.
• Clear plates, trays, and load dishwasher.

Skills

Dietary experience

Understanding of safety practices

Ability to follow instructions

Lifting capacity

Education

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Handler’s Safety Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for the casual position for Dietary Aide in our 175-bed long-term care facility located in Oshawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, serving areas and equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables and fruits. Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary experience preferred
• Applicants must have a Food Service Worker Certificate, or be enrolled in the FSW program. Applicants must also have a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.