Dietary Aides, Casual
Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the Dietary Aide is responsible for meal and nourishment service, simple food preparation, cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
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What you’ll bring
- Successful completion of or current enrollment in a certified Food Service Worker, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Culinary Management, or Culinary Skills program
- Previous food service experience in a long-term care setting will be considered an asset
- A genuine concern for seniors and an understanding of the aging process
- Must provide a clear criminal reference check including the vulnerable sector screening
- Flexibility in scheduling as you must be available for day, evening, and night shifts, two out of three weekends and statutory holidays as required
- Must provide an up-to-date TB Two-Step Tuberculin Skin testing result (Mantoux Test)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively; both oral and written
- Self-motivated with the ability to function independently and as part of a team
What you’ll do
- Accurately portion and serve food and beverages to residents in accordance with their dietary plans of care
- Prepare nourishments, supplements and consistency modifications following established procedures
- Set dining room tables and trays accurately and neatly
- Wash dishes, pots, and pans following established procedures
- Provide information to assist in the development of Residents’ Dietary Care Plans
- Receive and store supplies in addition to rotating inventory according to established procedures
- Assemble and operate dietary equipment such as a meal slicer, dish washer etc.
- Maintain cleanliness and overall sanitation of kitchen, serveries, dining rooms, and food service equipment
- Stock refrigerators, freezers, serveries, and pantry shelves stocked informing the cook or manager when items are depleted
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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Public
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