Dietary Aide - U

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Niagara Falls, ON

2d•CA$23 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Requirements

Minimum of grade 12 education
Must have completed or be prepared to enroll in the Healthcare Food Service Certificate Program or equivalent.
Must have Safe Food Handlers Certification.
Must be able to read and write English
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Two to three years training and experience in quantity food production is required
Must have formal and on-the-job training in quantity food preparation, cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation
Demonstrates leadership, decision making, problem solving and communication skills
Ability to work harmoniously and demonstrate flexibility
Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
Willingness to take on new challenges and develop as position warrants
Must be reliable, conscientious, neat, clean and demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with others
Must be flexible and able to work to deadlines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self motivated and disciplined
Experience/Working knowledge in word processing; spread sheet use
Provide an original copy of a Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required within the period of 6 months prior to hire date. The screening is secured either through the through a local police detachment, or Provincial Police Service (OPP).
Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Takes and records all temperatures of foods in the kitchen that are being served to the resident prior to and during each meal to ensure all food items are at proper temperatures as per standards; takes corrective action as necessary
Sets tables for resident meal service.
Plates resident meals in the main kitchen
Serves resident meals by taking food to tables, if necessary; offers choice at meal service by announcing meal selection and following specific diets.
Pours tea, coffee hot water, juices and milks.
Portions desserts and garnishes as required
Prepares food as assigned by Cook, if necessary
Reviews menu ensuring all items are in house for the day’s menu. Checks menu for any preparation that needs to be done following production and therapeutics as required. Prepares production sheets as required.
Reports concerns of the department, including repair and maintenance requirements to the Manager in a timely manner
Ensures proper storage conditions and rotation of food supplies and leftovers; dating and labeling of foods is essential
Sets and cleans tables and trays for meal service to residents
Collects dirty dishes from dining room and kitchen
Washes dishes after meals, washes pots and pans throughout the day.
Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps and mops food preparation areas, storage areas, serving areas and refrigerators in kitchen.
Cleans food preparation areas on a daily basis.
Empties food cart upon return to kitchen and washes cart after meal service
Cleans equipment daily according to posted cleaning schedule
Operates dish machine and takes daily temperatures.
Ensures all doors are locked to chemical and food storage rooms at end of shift
Reports to work on time in clean uniform. Wears hairnet at all times and wears apron when preparing food and serving food. Wears proper gloves for H&S.
Attends Food Services staff meetings, department and facility in-services
Performs all duties in a safe manner consistent with the Facility Statement of Philosophy, Department Goals, Mission Statement, and The Statement of Resident Rights
Performs other duties in a safe manner and assumes other responsibilities as required.
Ensures all jobs are covered replacing sick following call in procedure when FSM is absent.
Perform other position related duties as required.
Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
Maintain information in confidence as required
Participate as an active and responsible team member
Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner
Participate in supervision and performance appraisal process.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.