Part-time Dietary Aide

Elgin County; Amherstburg; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits in lieu

Vacation pay 4%

OMERS pension

Employee assistance

Flexible scheduling

Meaningful work

Job summary

Elgin Manor, a 90-bed long-term care facility in Elgin County near St. Thomas, seeks a Part-time Dietary Aide.

You will assist with basic food preparation, support the Cook, and ensure safe food handling. Responsibilities include serving meals, setting tables, receiving dietary goods, and maintaining accurate records in a clean environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or enrolled in a Food Service Worker program meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
• Current Food Handling Certificate.
• Cook diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic food preparation and assist the Cook as needed.
• Handle food in accordance with safety and sanitary regulations.
• Serve meals, set and clear tables, and receive goods for the dietary department.
• Maintain accurate records and a clean, sanitary work environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for serving others

Education

Food Service Worker program (F-L-T-C Act)

Food Handling Certificate

Cook diploma (asset)

Job description

Join the County of Elgin as a Part-time Dietary Aide at Elgin Manor!

Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County.

Position Title: Dietary Aide

Type: Part-time, Permanent

Compensation: $27.11 - $27.56/hour as per collective agreement

# of Vacancies: 1 existing vacancy

About the Role:

As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for basic food preparation, assisting the Cook where needed, and handling food in accordance with safety and sanitary regulations. You will also be responsible for service of food, setting and clearing tables, and receiving goods delivered to the dietary department. Attention to detail is key, as you will keep accurate records while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment (knowing the proper procedures for operating and cleaning all equipment, utensils, work services, etc. used in food service areas).

Qualifications:

• Successful completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker program meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
• Current Food Handling Certificate
• A passion for serving others and providing quality care
• Cook diploma (an asset)
• Excellent communication skills

What You Can Expect as an Employee:

• Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay.
• Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin.
• Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.