Casual part time Dietary Aide

Job Description 

Qualifications:

• Preferred to have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program at an established college or a registered private career college in the applicable province; or
• Preferred Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food nutrition;
• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
• Must have knowledge of WHMIS
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
•  Assists in the preparation and service of beverages, meal items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned
• Follows proper food handling techniques
• Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room and storage areas
• Sets and cleans dining tables and trays
• Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties
• Delivers dietary carts to designated areas/washes dirty dishes for home area
• Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days
• Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees
• Follows and complies with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
• Ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted
• Is aware of appropriate steps to follow when a Resident refuses therapeutic diet/texture
• Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it
• Will communicate with the members of the interdisciplinary team in a manner which ensures that client privacy and confidentiality is respected.

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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.