Dietary Aide Part Time

Responsive Group, Inc.; Perth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Dietary Aide to join their team. This role is focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents through meal preparation and individualized care. The ideal candidate will be someone who values teamwork and has a strong commitment to providing high-quality service. With responsibilities ranging from meal preparation to mentoring new staff, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents. Join a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth while making every moment matter.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Employee Benefits

Employee Perks

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Service Worker program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required by Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
• Document food temperatures and maintain equipment checks.
• Support resident care and promote teamwork among staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Recipe Directions

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Apprenticeship in Cook

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Documentation Tools

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate who shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Dietary Aide reports to the Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
2. Receive verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status
3. Ensure open communication between staff and other team members
4. Encourage participation in the Home’s committees/teams
5. Report observations to Food Service Manager/Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
6. Mentor new staff and students
7. Support and promote a team approach
8. Deliver ongoing customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
9. Ensure optimal quality of life for each resident by delivering individualized resident care
10. Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit
11. Complete documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit)
12. Understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and participate in the improvement of the indicators to achieve satisfactory results
13. Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
14. Other duties as assigned and/or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

1. Preference given to candidates that have successfully completed or are enrolled in a Food Service Worker program at a College of Applied Arts and Technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college
2. Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021
3. Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021
4. Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position
5. Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
6. Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred
7. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments
8. Able to work flexible hours, such as in emergency situations
9. Knowledgeable of the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health and Home’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
10. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
11. Good interpersonal skills
12. Focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction
13. Ability to meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk
14. Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
15. As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
16. Two supervisory references required
17. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment

What do we offer you?

1. Competitive wages
2. Employee benefits
3. Employee perks
4. Employee and Family Assistance Program
5. Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.