Dietary Aide Casual Villa Forum LTC-4

AgeCare • Mississauga, ON

74d

About The Position

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: As a Dietary aide in long-term care, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to the residents and guests including catering services, while consistently maintaining the relevant health, hygiene, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Secondary School education or equivalent
• Certification or proof of participation in a Food Service Worker Program approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is an Asset.
• Current Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and distribute snack plates to residents according to their individual diet menus/preferences and ensure resident satisfaction with meal service.
• Adhere to the Menu and Therapeutic extensions to ensure that portion control is maintained by using appropriate utensils as per the guidelines provided.
• Receive, store, and manage the inventory of resident food and food service supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safe food handling practices and public health requirements.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques, perform daily deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery and service.
• Keep the work area clean and free from unsafe conditions.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the immediate Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED