Dietary Aide - Casual

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate who shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Dietary Aide reports to the Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
2. Receive verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status
3. Ensure open communication between staff and other team members
4. Encourage participation in the Home’s committees/teams
5. Report observations to Food Service Manager/Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
6. Mentor new staff and students
7. Support and promote a team approach
8. Deliver ongoing customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
9. Ensure optimal quality of life for each resident by delivering individualized resident care
10. Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit
11. Complete documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit)
12. Understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and participate in the improvement of the indicators to achieve satisfactory results
13. Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
14. Other duties as assigned and/or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

1. Preference given to candidates that have successfully completed or are enrolled in a Food Service Worker program at a College of Applied Arts and Technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college (preferred)
2. Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; (preferred)
3. Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; (preferred)
4. Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position
5. Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
6. Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred
7. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments
8. Able to work flexible hours, such as emergency situations
9. Knowledgeable of the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health and Home’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
10. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
11. Good interpersonal skills
12. Evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction
13. Ability to undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk
14. Clear vulnerable sector screening (within the last 6 months), recent TB test results (within the last 6 months) or a chest X-ray (within the last 1 year)
15. Two supervisory references required

Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

1. Competitive wages
2. Employee benefits
3. Employee perks
4. Employee and Family Assistance Program
5. Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.