Dietary Aide, Part Time, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a long-term care home specializing in dementia and veterans care. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in providing safe and appealing meal services to residents and guests. Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal service, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve while enjoying competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a Group Retirement Pension Plan and opportunities for education and mentorship. If you're passionate about making a difference in a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Service Worker training program preferred.
• Previous LTC experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents and guests as assigned.
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, and rotation of food items.
• Maintain clean work station and equipment.

Skills

Food Service Worker training

Ability to follow instructions in English

Food Handler’s Course

Education

Completion of Food Service Worker training program

Job description

Job Code: 15329

Status: Part Time

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

Position Summary:

The Dietary Aide, in alignment with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care, provides safe and appealing meal service to Residents and guests at catering functions, performs cleaning and dishwashing duties, and ensures proper storage, dating, and rotation of all food products in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC regulations, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Public Health Act.

Education & Experience:

• Successful completion or enrolment in Food Service Worker training program offered by an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario OR meeting the qualifications as identified in the Regulations of the Long Term Care Act, preferred
• Previous LTC experience an asset
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English
• Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned
• Check temperature and condition of all food items
• Partition food items in appropriate portion size
• Transport food carts/catering wagons to designated areas
• Set up and clear dining room tables as assigned
• Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned
• Prepare between meal nourishments and unit kitchen floor supplies as assigned
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating, and rotation of all items
• Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas

Why Work at Providence Manor:

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship, and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston