Dietary Aide / Cook- PART TIME

Kindera Living•Windsor, ON

1d•CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor, performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department. This is an existing vacancy for a part-time position.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed or is enrolled in a Food Service Worker program at a College of applied arts and technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college
Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021
Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021
Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position
Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments
Able to work flexible hours, such as emergency situation
Be knowledgeable of the Ministry of Health, Public Health and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
Receives verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status
Ensures open communication between staff and other team members
Encourage participation in the Home’s committees/teams
Reports observations to Food Service Manager/Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
Mentoring new staff and students
Support and promote a team approach
Ongoing delivery of customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
Ensuring optimal quality of life for each resident by the delivery of individualized resident care
Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from the unit
Completion of documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment check list audit)
Required to understand the nature and meaning of the quality indicators used by the Home, and which indicators are publicly reported. To participate in improving the indicators and achieving satisfactory results.
Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
Other duties as assigned and or indicated Job Task Inventory