Dietary Aide - Reg. Part Time - [RWH DTA12 0.37] - AgeCare Woodhaven

AgeCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to enhance the lives of residents through quality meal service. This role involves preparing and serving meals, adhering to health and safety standards, and ensuring resident satisfaction. Join a team dedicated to creating a comfortable and person-centered environment for seniors, where your contributions will truly make a difference. If you have a passion for serving others and a commitment to excellence, this part-time opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Service Worker Program is essential.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents while ensuring satisfaction.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Food Handling Safety

Meal Preparation

Customer Service

Infection Control Techniques

Education

Secondary School Education

Food Service Worker Program Certification

Job description

About Us: At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity: As a Dietary Aide in long-term care, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to the residents and guests including catering services, while consistently maintaining the relevant health, hygiene, and safety standards.

What You Will Do:

1. Prepare meals and distribute snack plates to residents according to their individual diet menus/preferences and ensure resident satisfaction with meal service.
2. Adhere to the Menu and Therapeutic extensions to ensure that portion control is maintained by using appropriate utensils as per the guidelines provided.
3. Receive, store and manage the inventory of resident food and food service supplies.
4. Ensure compliance with safe food handling practices and public health requirements.
5. Knowledge of infection control techniques, perform daily deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service.

What You Will Need:

1. Secondary School education or equivalent.
2. Certification or proof of participation in a Food Service Worker Program approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
3. Current Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification.

What Are You Waiting For?

Join us at AgeCare to celebrate the ageless spirit of people through service and innovation. If you’re passionate about serving seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families. At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you have any inquiries concerning this job opportunity, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job type: Part-Time Community

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!