Dietary Aide - U

The Salvation Army in Canada; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization as a Dietary Aide, where you will play a vital role in ensuring proper food service and sanitation for residents. This position requires minimum grade 12 education, safe food handling skills, and offers a competitive hourly wage with flexible hours. You will be part of a supportive team committed to serving individuals in need in the community.

Qualifications

• Two to three years training and experience in quantity food production required.
• Demonstrates leadership, decision making, problem solving and communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records all temperatures of foods to ensure proper temperatures.
• Sets and cleans tables for meal service; washes dishes after meals.
• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps and mops food preparation areas.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

Minimum of grade 12 education

Healthcare Food Service Certificate Program or equivalent

Safe Food Handlers Certification

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Who We Are

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Supervision: Food Service and Nutrition Manager

Service

Responsibilities:

RESIDENT FOOD SERVICE

Takes and records all temperatures of foods in the kitchen that are being served to the resident prior to and during each meal to ensure all food items are at proper temperatures as per standards; takes corrective action as necessary

Sets tables for resident meal service.

Plates resident meals in the main kitchen

Serves resident meals by taking food to tables, if necessary; offers choice at meal service by announcing meal selection and following specific diets.

Pours tea, coffee hot water, juices and milks.

Portions desserts and garnishes as required

Prepares food as assigned by Cook, if necessary

Reviews menu ensuring all items are in house for the day’s menu. Checks menu for any preparation that needs to be done following production and therapeutics as required. Prepares production sheets as required.

SANITATION AND SAFETY

Reports concerns of the department, including repair and maintenance requirements to the Manager in a timely manner

Ensures proper storage conditions and rotation of food supplies and leftovers; dating and labeling of foods is essential

Sets and cleans tables and trays for meal service to residents

Collects dirty dishes from dining room and kitchen

Washes dishes after meals, washes pots and pans throughout the day.

Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps and mops food preparation areas, storage areas, serving areas and refrigerators in kitchen.

Cleans food preparation areas on a daily basis.

Empties food cart upon return to kitchen and washes cart after meal service

Cleans equipment daily according to posted cleaning schedule

Operates dish machine and takes daily temperatures.

Ensures all doors are locked to chemical and food storage rooms at end of shift

Reports to work on time in clean uniform. Wears hairnet at all times and wears apron when preparing food and serving food. Wears proper gloves for H&S.

GENERAL

Attends Food Services staff meetings, department and facility in-services

Performs all duties in a safe manner consistent with the Facility Statement of Philosophy, Department Goals, Mission Statement, and The Statement of Resident Rights

Performs other duties in a safe manner and assumes other responsibilities as required.

Ensures all jobs are covered replacing sick following call in procedure when FSM is absent.

Perform Other Position Related Duties As Required.

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the incumbent.

Organizational

Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

Maintain information in confidence as required

Participate as an active and responsible team member

Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner

Participate in supervision and performance appraisal process.

Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

This position description will be reviewed by the employee and supervisor on a regular basis. Amendments can be made at any time at the discretion of the employer.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of grade 12 education
• Must have completed or be prepared to enroll in the Healthcare Food Service Certificate Program or equivalent.
• Must have Safe Food Handlers Certification.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Two to three years training and experience in quantity food production is required
• Must have formal and on-the-job training in quantity food preparation, cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation
• Demonstrates leadership, decision making, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work harmoniously and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
• Willingness to take on new challenges and develop as position warrants
• Must be reliable, conscientious, neat, clean and demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with others
• Must be flexible and able to work to deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self motivated and disciplined
• Experience/Working knowledge in word processing; spread sheet use
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required within the period of 6 months prior to hire date. The screening is secured either through the through a local police detachment, or Provincial Police Service (OPP).
• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
  
  

Conditions Of Employment:

• Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities – weekend and evening work required.
  
  

Normal location of work is at 5050 Jepson Street, Niagara Falls, ON

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.60 to $23.30 with a maximum of $24.00.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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