PT Dietary Aide

FJ Davey Home; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Toronto is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and serving. The role includes maintaining food quality, cleaning areas, and following safety procedures. Successful candidates will have culinary experience and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. This position focuses on enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions in English.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets.
• Assists in cleaning and preparing uncooked food.
• Cleans plates, trays, pots, and pans.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Service

Dietary Aide Experience

Sanitation

Education

Completion or enrollment in Food Handlers Program

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Dietary Manager the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating cooking storage and serving areas as well as equipment. Follows established policies procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads vegetables and fruits. Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items basic desserts and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays loads and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots pans and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food including leftovers.
• Adheres to established departmental policies procedures regarding quality assurance fire safety environment and infection control.
• Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Successful completion and / or enrollment in a Food Handlers Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s).
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Successful candidate must be available to work days evenings weekends and statutory holidays

Time Type : Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1