Regular Part time dietary aide

Extendicare; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Kingston is seeking a part-time dietary aide. Responsibilities include serving food, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should possess a valid Food Handler's Certificate and have some dietary experience. This role requires availability for days, evenings, and weekends. Join a team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors with a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Robust benefits package

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a current Food Handler's Certificate.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Homes (0-1 year).
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to their diets.
• Assist cooks in preparing uncooked food.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food handling

Basic cooking skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Overview

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centers as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

This position is for our Limestone Ridge Home, located in Kingston, Ontario. Available opportunities include Part-Time/Days/Evenings/Weekends.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 simple foods such 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.

What You Bring

• Current Food Handler`s Certificate
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home 0-1 year(s).
• Must be able to stand for extended 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 candidates must be available to work - days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What You’ll Get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Perks
• Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package

Time Type

Part time