Original job description
Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Chippawa Creek at Bella Senior Care, a 160 bed long term care facility, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving 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 food at proper serving temperatures.
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
Preferred successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act. If enrolled, must complete the program within three (3) years of hire date.
Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
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.
Successful candidate must be available to workdays, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
Hours of Work
Must have availability to work at least one weekend per month. Extra shifts available as needed.
Wage
$20.81 to $24.38 hourly
To Apply
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Emma Lee
Nutrition Manager
Chippawa Creek at Bella Senior Care
8720 Willoughby Drive
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 7X3
Chippawacreek.nutrition@ppsl.com
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Responsibilities
Prepare and serve meals according to residents’ individual diets and preferences, maintaining appropriate serving temperatures and meal schedules. Clean food service areas and equipment, store and label food and supplies, assemble nourishment carts, and stock kitchenettes while following safety, quality assurance, and infection control procedures.
Requirements
Completion of or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting Ontario long-term care requirements is preferred; enrolled candidates must complete it within three years of hire. Previous long-term care dietary experience is preferred, and candidates must be able to stand for extended periods, lift moderately to heavily, understand simple English instructions, work safely, and be available for varied shifts including at least one weekend per month.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Meal Service
- Dietary Assistance
- Food Safety
- Food Storage and Labeling
- Dishwasher Operation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Following Instructions
- Safe Lifting
- Reading and Writing English
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Dietary Aide
- Food Service Worker Program
- Long-Term Care
- Food Preparation
- Meal Service
- Individual Diets
- Food Preferences
- Serving Temperatures
- Food Storage
- Food Labeling
- Dishwasher Operation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Nourishment Carts
- Kitchenette Stocking
- Quality Assurance
- Fire Safety
- Infection Control
- Food Service Safety
- Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act
