Dietary Aide, part time

Shelburne Long Term Care Home; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking passionate Dietary Aides to join their team. This role involves ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals prepared with care, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to food safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a Food Service Worker Program certification and a Safe Food Handling Certificate, along with strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. If you are dedicated to providing quality care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe food handling and proper storage.
• Assist in food preparation and serve meals accordingly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to Lift

Time Management

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Job description

“The kitchen is the heart of every home!”

The Food and Nutrition Department at Shelburne is looking for Dietary Aides to become part of a dynamic team that ensures our Residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals that are prepared and served with love. If you are ready to bring your A-game, we want you as part of our team!

You will be accountable for:

1. Ensuring food is handled in a safe manner, including proper storage and labelling
2. Assisting cooks in basic food preparation
3. Executing proper food service in relation to internal and external guidelines and protocols
4. Serving meals according to Resident diet orders
5. Washing, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and dining room

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

1. Successful completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act
2. Hold a current Safe Food Handling Certificate
3. A serving heart and passion for providing quality care
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
5. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, to stand for long periods of time and the ability to do moderate to heavy lifting
6. Demonstrated ability to be a team player

Interested applicants should send your resume directly to [e-mail]. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.