Senior Care Dietary Aide: Compassion in Action

triOS Education Group; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

peopleCare Communities is recruiting an experienced Dietary Aide to join our dietary team in a long-term care setting. The role follows established policies and supports meal preparation, service, and resident satisfaction with attention to dietary profiles and nutritional needs.

Report to the Director of Culinary Services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff, residents and families, uphold food safety standards, and participate in quality management activities and

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
• Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
• Preference given to individuals with Long Term Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Complies with provincial/long term care regulations and dietary department policies.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary dietary department and assists Cook in meal prep and service.
• Prepares, re-heats, and serves beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads and desserts as assigned.
• Serves meals following residents’ diets and food preferences using Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus.
• Monitors quality of food supplies and reports issues to the Director of Food Services/Cook.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Team player

Communication with residents

Reading and writing instructions

Education

Grade 10 education

Food Safety Awareness Certification

Long Term Care experience preferred

Job description

peopleCare Communities is recruiting an experienced Dietary Aide to join our dietary team in a long-term care setting. The role follows established policies and supports meal preparation, service, and resident satisfaction with attention to dietary profiles and nutritional needs.

Report to the Director of Culinary Services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff, residents and families, uphold food safety standards, and participate in quality management activities and