At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care! We are in search of a Dietary Aide Student for our Amherstburg, Ontario location - Richmond Terrace.
Position Overview:
The Dietary Aide is accountable to the Director of Culinary Services to carry out assigned duties and tasks of organized dietary services to meet residents’ needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follows written job routines and duties as established by the Home.
- Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Assure that the presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
- Assist with the preparation of the meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
- Ensure the quality of meals in regards to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the dietician.
- Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
- Work at efficient and consistent pace, ensuring time preparation of all meals.
- Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
- Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
- Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
- Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
- Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
- Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Food Service Worker Certificate (Please note: As per the LTCHA, 2007 Homes can employ an individual who is currently enrolled in the Program. The stipulation outlined in the Act, requires completion of the Food Service Worker Certificate within 3 years of hire. Failure to do so, will result in termination).
- Must enjoy working in a long term care setting.
- Must be able to communicate in English including written documentation.
- Previous experience working in the food service industry.
- Current Food Handler’s Certificate
- Must have recently completed Food Safety Course
(A certificate of completion or proof of enrollment will be required)
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting alone, maximum 50 lbs (5-25 lbs usual) as an essential job function.
- Lifting with assistance, maximum 160 lbs (100-150 lbs usual) as an essential job function.
- Pushing/pulling, using wheeled equipment such as cart, trolleys, with contents that weight a maximum 100 lbs (20-50 lbs usual) as an essential job function.
- Walking, with possibly some upstairs walking, to a maximum of 3 hours (1-2 hours usual) as an essential job function.
- Bending/stooping on a regular frequency throughout the shift as a non-essential job function.
- Health and Safety responsibilities.
Salary / Details
- Pay Rate: $20.54 per hour.
- Part Time - Temporary
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Omni Quality Living is committed to offering accommodation to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us [email protected].
Please note that this an existing vacancy and AI is not used as part of the selection process.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $20.54 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
