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Scope of Position:
Under the supervision of the Nutritional Services Supervisor and as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, to provide dietary services to respond to the Residents’ nutritional care needs and to provide safe, personally acceptable nutritious food to Residents.
Position Description:
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regulations
- To follow point of service notes, relating to portion and various diets, foods and nutritional snacks to Residents in a safe and appetizing manner
- To prepare and set up steam table counter and serving area
- To prepare dining room settings
- To clean and maintain kitchen and dining areas including floors, counters, cabinets, tables, furnishings, equipment and supplies (e.g. dishes)
- To dispose of recyclables and garbage
- To participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service
- Orientate new staff and student placements as required
- Participate in in-service educational opportunities
- Maintain awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities
- To be aware of and comply with all Corporate and facility policies and procedures
- Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained
- Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required
- Occasionally required to assist co-workers in tasks not directly related to this job
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Current Safe Food Handler Certificate
- Certified Food Service Worker Certificate (completed or enrolled in program prior to date of hire and must be completed within 3 years from date of hire)
- Previous experience in long term care dietary services an asset
Skills and Abilities:
- Resident and customer service focus
- Good communication skills (both oral and written)
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Familiarity with operation of telephone system and institutional kitchen equipment
- Must be committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach
- Creativity in the plating and preparation/ presentation of attractive and appetizing meals
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Benefits
Status: Permanent Part Time
Employee Group: SEIU Local 1. Canada
Salary: $24.461 – $25.208 per hour (2022 rate) ($1 less per hour for probationary period)
Division: Health and Social Services
Department: Norview Lodge
Reports To: Supervisor, Nutritional Services
Location: Norview Lodge
Posting Period: September 20, 2023 to October 18, 2023
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The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County – NorfolkCounty.ca
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
