Dietary Aide Part-Time

St. Francis Memorial Hospital; Canada; On-site; CAD 35,886 - 37,539; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry's Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Dietary Aide to support our Dietary Department.

You will assist the Cook, prepare and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors, and perform cleaning tasks. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a Food Service Worker Certificate or willingness to obtain it, knowledge of safety and sanitation, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in food preparation and serving for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Safety practices

Calculations

Education

High School Diploma

Food Service Worker Certificate

Job description

St. Francis Memorial Hospital is a 20 bed, fully accredited facility, offering medical, and complex continuing care. Special inpatient services include palliative care, diabetes clinic, telemedicine and Cardiac Rehabilitation. A two bed Hospice is directly down the hall from our inpatient unit. The hospital has an extensive ambulatory care program with over 10,000 emergency visits per year. A six-station satellite hemodialysis unit is located at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay.

SFMH would not continue to evolve and thrive without the dedication of our entire staff. At SFMH, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are family; valued, recognized, and treated with respect. We do this by offering our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with more than matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (free staff gym onsite) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. St. Francis Memorial Hospital offers an education fund that supports staff to pursue educational opportunities.

Come join us! As a result of internal movement at SFMH, we are hiring a Permanent Part-Time Dietary Aide within our Dietary Department.

Pay Grid: $26.05 - $27.25/hour

The Dietary Aide Assists the Cook in the preparation and serving of food for patients, staff and visitors. Performs a variety of cleaning related duties.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Performs food preparation tasks as assigned by the Cook such as cleaning, peeling, chopping, dicing and slicing food products while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Follows portion control guidelines when serving food to patients and staff.
• Assembles and places food items on patient trays following the master menu and food allowances for therapeutic diets.
• Portions soup and beverages for patients.
• Assists in the portioning and packaging of the Meals on Wheels Service.
• Follows patient’s food likes and dislike records when setting up trays.
• Delivers meal trays to the Medical Unit and the Emergency Room.
• Restocks the diet kitchen on each patient care unit with nourishments.
• Follows sanitation practices when preparing and serving food.
• Serves at the staff food cart.
• Comply with all department standards for food quality.
• Completes assigned cleaning duties according to the standard cleaning schedule.
• Follows procedures for preparing dishes and utensils for cleaning in the dish- washer; washing and proper storage of dishes following the cleaning procedure.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Foot Service Team Leader or the Cook.
• Follows recycling procedures.
• Follows WHMIS procedures.
• Checks and unpacks grocery orders upon arrival and records low stock items.
• Follows Occupational Health and Safety directives in the application of personal protective equipment.
• Reports accidents and hazardous situations to the Cook.
• Contributes to Patient Safety initiatives of the Department.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.
• Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent work experience
• Food Service Worker Certificate or agreement to obtain (non-sponsored) certification within a negotiated time frame as a condition of employment
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices in food preparation
• Relevant experience or familiarity in dietary department routines would be an asset
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and make simple calculations
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to perform the duties within the physical demands of the work area
• Must be able to accommodate extra hours or shifts

Everyone is Welcome

SFMH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory police record check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at [phone].

St. Francis Memorial Hospital

7 St. Francis Memorial Dr
PO BOX 129
Barry's Bay, ON
K0J 1B0

7 St. Francis Memorial Drive
Barry's Bay, Ontario, K0J 1B0
P: 613-756-3044
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