Dietary Aide - Term ( 4 months) - Part Time - Days/Evenings

Northwood Homecare; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Dietary Aide at an inclusive employer focused on providing quality meal services to residents. In this part-time role, you will prepare and serve food while ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, catering to the needs of the elderly and participating in their care. If you are passionate about food service and making a difference in people's lives, this role is perfect for you. Seize this chance to be part of a caring community and contribute to the well-being of others.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items according to established standards.
• Ensure quality dining service and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Food Service Workers Course Certificate

Basic Food Safety Certification

Job description

Dietary Aide - Term (4 months) - Part Time - Days/Evenings

Food Services - Part-time, Permanent

Competition #: D08-25EXT

Posted: March 5, 2025

Closes: March 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Location: Food Services (Halifax)

Job Type: Part-time Permanent

Schedule: Day, Evening

Join the Northwood Team!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of Dietary Aide.

Reporting to the Manager of Food and Nutrition Services, the Dietary Aide provides quality meal service for the residents, special functions, and special occasions at various sites.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares beverages, food items, and special products according to job routines.
• Provides efficient dining room service, including setup, serving, and sanitation in the decentralized dining sites and portioning, labeling, distribution, delivery, and presentation of desserts, beverages, special products, and supplies.
• Prepares food products, drinks, and other related items according to established standards including menus, recipes, volumes, and job routines.
• Provides quality table service to the residents ensuring diet modifications and supplements as indicated.
• Co-operates and converses with the resident’s nursing RNCL; reports any concerns to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Cleans and sets up tables in the dining sites, strips dishes, and delivers to and from the utility area and respective dining room, or effectively operates dish machines at unit level.
• Maintains a high level of sanitation, both personal and in the entire work area.
• Operates, maintains, and sanitizes all food service equipment using HACCP Principles.
• Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system, walkie-talkie/two-way radio, or telephone, and responds appropriately providing quality meal service.
• Ensures accurate portion sizes and prompt distribution of prepared foods for delivery to designated service areas and replenishes these items during meal service as necessary.
• Participates in Nourishment preparation and delivery.
• Ensures delivery of food and supply items to work areas as scheduled.
• Portions, labels, maintains, stores, and serves foods in a manner that ensures maximal nutritional value, food safety, and a quality standard of presentation.
• Performs established procedures for stock control and rotation.
• Practices effective waste and cost control habits where possible without affecting quality assurance.
• Maintains table dressings and appearance in the Dining Rooms.
• Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of food service experience, preferably in a long-term health care facility.
• Certificate in Food Service Workers Course considered an asset.
• Basic Food Safety Certification considered an asset.
• Experience working with the elderly within a decentralized meal service system considered an asset.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time.
• Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Start Date: Immediately

Hours of Work: 56 Hours Biweekly (Combination of 12 & 8 hour shifts)

Salary/Benefits: As Per Unifor Collective Agreement.

If this exciting opportunity interests you, please click “Apply” now.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.