Dietary Aide - Casual

peopleCare Communities•Delhi, ON

11d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

peopleCare Communities is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to join their rapidly growing, award-winning team. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for twelve consecutive years and accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program, peopleCare is committed to high performance and innovation. As a member of the dietary team, the Dietary Aide will adhere to established policies, procedures, and standards, assisting with food preparation and meal service. The role involves providing timely meal service according to resident nutritional profiles to ensure a pleasant dining experience, with a passion or interest in working with seniors.

Requirements

Must have completed, or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
A minimum of grade 10 education.
Must have leadership qualities, be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage a home area kitchen.
Must be able to read, write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents of an LTC home.
Must be able to work accurately, quickly, and safely.
Must be an effective team player who works well with others and is able to take directions.
Must be able to maintain an acceptable standard of health and personal hygiene.

Nice To Haves

Previous Long Term Care experience

Responsibilities

Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
Assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner.
Provides assistance to the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
Assists in the preparation, re-heating and service of beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned.
Serves meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using the Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus.
Assists in monitoring quality of food supplies received and advises Director of Food Services/Cook of problems.
Follows proper food handling techniques.
Dates, labels, and stores food properly.
Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes scheduled cleaning duties.
Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
Completes pre-start up equipment checks as necessary.
Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
Uses equipment and supplies properly.
Sets and cleans dining tables and trays.
Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties.
Completes all necessary documentation of food and refrigeration temperatures as assigned. To include dishwasher temperatures as applicable.
Communicates and co-operates with staff, residents and their families.
Assists with maintaining the security of the department.
Participates actively in department's Quality Management program and any department/home committees as requested.
Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days.
Alerts Director of Food Services to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
Is knowledgeable of, and practice, home's fire safety and emergency programs.
May participate in resident care conferences and quarterly reviews, when assigned.
Attends departmental and home staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions.
Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees.
Promotes a positive team spirit within the department.
Maintains good attendance record according to Company policy.
Performs other duties as are necessary and appropriate.