Nutrition Services Worker - 15 Month

County of Wellington • Centre Wellington, ON

1d • CA$28 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Worker will represent Wellington Terrace at all times by ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct and demonstrating the County of Wellington’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace where every person is respected. Reporting to the Nutrition Services Manager, the Nutrition Services Worker contributes to the provision of a quality dining experience and ensures the safe, palatable and efficient delivery of the meal and snack service for residents.

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) and enrolment in or successful completion of Food Service Worker Programme through a recognized Community College.
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience is an asset.
• Previous experience in a health care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Applies the fundamental principle of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 in the operation of the home.
• Promotes and supports the entire Nutrition Services programme including resident meal and snack service, palliative care, hospitality and special events.
• Prepares light food and beverages such as: eggs, toast, cereal, muffins, sandwiches, snacks, texture and fluid consistency modifications according to standardized recipes.
• Completes the core functions of meal and snack service. This includes: dining room set up, distribution of beverages, special request items and nutritional supplements, food counter set up, meal portioning, meal distribution, and clean-up according to established protocols.
• Reviews and follows therapeutic and individual customized menu requirements.
• Communicates individual resident likes/dislikes, special needs, and special requests to the home area team, Nutrition Services Manager or Supervisor, Registered Dietitian, or Cooks according to established protocols.
• Follows nutrition management software reports to ensure resident diet orders, special needs, likes/dislikes, and special requests are provided in a consistent and safe manner.
• Collaborates with servery team to ensure all daily routines are completed as assigned and servery unique goals and objectives are met.
• Promotes safe food handling and infection control techniques.
• Participates in planning and organizing of special dining events.
• Attends resident care conferences to review nutritional plan of care with resident, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Attends daily team report and weekly team meetings to problem solve, share information and bring forward general nutrition and service information.
• Assists with replacing absent NS Staff members when the Nutrition Services Manager or designate is not available.
• Participates in ongoing education programmes within and outside of the Home.
• Responsible for other related duties as need arises.
• Responds to emergency fan-out when initiated.

Benefits

• Generous compensation, benefits and pension package
• Ongoing career and development opportunities
• Commitment to health and well-being
• OMERS Pension Plan eligibility
• Medical Responsibility Time: One day for every 1,000 hours worked, up to a maximum of three days annually.
• Vacation: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent; increases based on length of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED