Dietary Aide - King Pitt

RhynoCare Staffing Solutions; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare staffing company that values its partners and fosters a positive work environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in various settings, including hospitals and nursing homes, while providing essential food services to residents. You'll be part of a supportive team that emphasizes safety, quality, and respect. Your responsibilities will include serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Ongoing Support

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program.
• Food Handler Certification approved by Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to diets and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Food Handler Certification

Job description

RhynoCare Staffing offers a wide range of job opportunities for healthcare providers, including both regulated and unregulated staff.

Our clients include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices, providing various work settings to match your preferences.

RhynoCare is committed to offering competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role.

We value our healthcare partners and strive to foster a positive and respectful work environment.

If you're a healthcare provider seeking your next career opportunity, we invite you to join our team.

• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Manage portion control of food items.
• Follow safety precautions in your assigned area and report unsafe incidents or equipment issues to management.
• Operate equipment safely, including documenting temperatures of pot wash, dish machines, refrigerators, and freezers, and follow up as necessary.
• Deliver catering to various hospital locations and handle dishware for ware washing.
• Maintain proper serving temperatures and observe meal serving times.
• Assist cooks in preparing salads, vegetables, fruits, and basic breakfast items or desserts.
• Clear plates and trays, operate dishwashers, and clean cookware as per procedures.
• Support prep work according to daily prep lists.
• Properly store and label dietary supplies and leftovers.
• Monitor and document food temperatures and tastes, ensuring compliance with HACCP guidelines, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Set up for catering events, including linens, equipment, and special requests.
• Adhere to departmental policies on quality, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assemble nourishment carts and stock unit kitchenettes.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Successful completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program compliant with the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Food Handler Certification approved by the Public Health Department.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy loads.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
• Experience in a kitchen or food service setting.