Dietary Aide - Peterborough

RhynoCare Staffing Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking dedicated food service workers to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing homes, where you will be responsible for serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. With a focus on flexible scheduling and competitive compensation, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about food service and eager to contribute to a caring community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Ongoing Support

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Service Worker Program is mandatory.
• Food Handlers Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to their diets and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Assist cooks in preparing uncooked foods.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Food Handlers 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 a variety of work settings to suit your preferences.

RhynoCare prides itself on offering competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support to ensure your success.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Manage portion control of food items.
• Follow safety precautions in the assigned area, report unsafe incidents or concerns, and ensure safe operation of equipment, including documenting temperatures and follow-up actions.
• Deliver catering to various hospital locations, including handling dirty dishes for ware washing.
• Maintain proper food serving temperatures and observe time limits for meal service.
• Assist cooks in preparing uncooked foods like salads, vegetables, and fruits, and follow instructions for simple food preparations.
• Clear plates and trays, operate dishwashers, and clean pots, pans, and utensils as per procedures.
• Support prep cooks with daily tasks from the Prep List.
• Properly store and label dietary supplies and leftovers.
• Check and document temperatures and tastes of food items, initiate corrective actions as needed, and ensure proper documentation, stock rotation, and expiry monitoring.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Set up for catering events, including linens, equipment, and customer requests.

Requirements

• Completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act requirements.
• Food Handlers Certification approved by Public Health Department.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting and stand for long periods.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
• Experience in a kitchen or food service setting.