Dietary Aide – DIET 23-22

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental and vision care

Disability insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Recruitment and retention bonus

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Sioux Lookout is seeking a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations and ensure quality service for clients and residents. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and transporting meals. Applicants should possess a Grade 12 or equivalent and Safe Food Handler Certification, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including days and weekends. Benefits include health coverage and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Preferred Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Must have Safe Food Handler Certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Must be physically able to perform all assigned tasks.
• Applicants must have the ability to workdays, evenings, nights and weekends depending on the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and distribution of patient and resident meals.
• Maintain food safety standards at all times.
• Transport patient meal carts to and from patient care areas.
• Follow hygiene and safety regulations during food preparation.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Physical ability to perform assigned tasks

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Safe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to help support all kitchen operations to ensure quality service to all clients, patients, and residents. Dietary Aides follow requirements provided by dietary management and dietitians, and adheres to all policies and regulations for safety, hygiene and facility food preparation guidelines. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
• Must have valid G driver’s license or capable of completing upon date of hire.
• Must have Safe Food Handler Certification
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Must be physically able to perform all assigned tasks
• Applicants must have the ability to workdays, evenings, nights and weekends depending on the schedule.

Job Duties

• Food preparation and distribution of patient and resident meals including transportation of patient meal cart to and from patient care areas
• Maintain food safety standards at all times
• Knowledge operation of cash register an asset
• Must have flexibility to work shifts as assigned, mainly days and weekends
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary

Physical Demands

• Considerable walking, lifting, standing, pushing, pulling and bending
• Frequently required to lift up to 30lbs

Benefits

• Company pension Dental and vision care
• Disability insurance Employee and family assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Recruitment and retention bonus

Competition Number

DIET 23-22. Please quote on your application.