Dietary Aide – Long Term Care

S&R Nursing Homes; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Group's Long Term Care homes are seeking a Dietary Aide to help serve Residents during meals and events. You will greet Residents, maintain a warm dining environment, and ensure meals meet dietary needs.

Join a team committed to a home-like dining experience, supporting Residents with nutritious meals and participating in special events and daily dining room duties.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Safety Awareness Course with recertification every 5 years.
• Past experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant setting.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months.
• TB 2 Step updated within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Greeted Residents and answered questions in a courteous and professional manner
• Connected with some of your Residents to see how their day was or if they were looking forward to any events as they sit down at their table
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals being mindful of special diets, textures, and needs of the Residents
• Experienced the joy of making a positive impact by serving nutritious, comforting meals to Residents
• Participated in establishing and maintaining a home-like environment, including the dining experience
• Participated in a special recreation event like a cupcake tasting competition for the Residents, or summer barbeque for the Home
• Set up and cleared the dining room
• Washed dishes, cleaned and sanitized the kitchen area
• Assisted with food preparation as assigned
• And supported your team as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Sanitation awareness

Education

Food Safety Awareness Certification

Job description

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

At our Long Term Care homes, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming culinary atmosphere with fantastic food. As a Dietary Aide, you help serve our Residents during meal times and special events.

• Greeted Residents and answered questions in a courteous and professional manner
• Connected with some of your Residents to see how their day was or if they were looking forward to any events as they sit down at their table
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals being mindful of special diets, textures, and needs of the Residents
• Experienced the joy of making a positive impact by serving nutritious, comforting meals to Residents
• Participated in establishing and maintaining a home-like environment, including the dining experience
• Participated in a special recreation event like a cupcake tasting competition for the Residents, or summer barbeque for the Home
• Set up and cleared the dining room
• Washed dishes, cleaned and sanitized the kitchen area
• Assisted with food preparation as assigned
• And supported your team as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Safety Awareness Course with recertification every 5 years
• Past experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant setting
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months
• TB 2 Step updated within the last year