Southbridge Care Homes Looking for Dietary Aide/Food Service Worker-SB Owen Sound at Ontario Full Time

Home: Southbridge Owen Sound

Location: Owen Sound, Ontario.

Position/Status: Dietary Aide/Food Service Worker 

Offering innovative care and work life balance with consistent 2 week shift rotations, educational opportunities, incentives and competitive  wages.   

The Food and Nutrition Department is looking for qualified Dietary Aides to become part of a dynamic team that ensures our Residents are provided with nutritious and delicious meals, that are prepared and served with love. If you are ready to be part of a great team, that is passionate about their work and improving the lives of our Residents, this is the role for you!

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.  Observes time limits for meal serving.  Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.

• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables and fruits.  Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes.

• Clears plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher.  Cleans pots, pans and cooking utensils as per procedure.

• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.

• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.

• Assembles nourishment carts.  Stocks unit kitchenettes.

• Participates in facility meetings as assigned.  Attends in-service education programs.

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required.  If enrolled, must complete program within three (3) years of hire date.

• Must have Safe Food Handling certificate 

• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s).

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting

• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays

  We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  

  In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.   To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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