Dietary Aide

Cedarwood Village in Simcoe ON is looking for a **Dietary Aide **that is dedicated, energetic and above all passionate about preparing and serving nutritious meals to our residents while adhering to food safety, food handling and sanitation procedures.

**This is a PART TIME position**
- Shifts include: Afternoon shift
- 6 shifts bi-weekly with additional hours available through call-in procedure

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Starting rate of pay is **$19.56** then moves to **$21.17** after 3 months
- Benefit package including: Employee and Family Assistance Program, Life Insurance & Pension **PLUS** an additional **$.25 per hour** in lieu of extended health benefits
- Paid Sick Days

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Working alongside the Cook, you will prepare a variety of food according to guidelines and standardized recipes
- Prepare dining rooms and tables and provide meal service to residents
- Safely operate a variety of equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, knives, and mixers
- Clean and sanitize work and dining areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards residents, visitors and co-workers
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures including proper food safety, storage, and sanitation
- Other duties as assigned by Nutrition Manager

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must have a Food Handler’s Certificate (easily obtainable online in a couple of hours)
- Must have institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality experience, preference will be given to individuals who have previous Long Term Care experience
- Preference will be given to those applicants that hold a Food Service Worker Certificate
- Previous experience in food preparation and ware washing
- Must be available for all shifts including afternoon shift, weekends and statutory holidays

**SKILLS**
- Must have a sincere interest in people, the elderly in particular, and possess a genuine sensitivity to their needs
- Must be able to effectively handle the physical aspects of the position including, but not limited to the ability to bend, stand, lift, withstand various range of temperatures and have hands in water and have the ability to work safely by following established safety practices and procedures
- Able to multi-task and complete required routines within assigned schedules
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written in English)

**HOW TO APPLY**

Submit your resume today for immediate consideration

Successful applicants are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check, verification of education and proof of 2 step TB test within the last six months.

We would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In the interest of the health and safety of our residents, employees, and greater good of public health, Cedarwood Village recommends those that wish to work for this organization to have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada and a third booster.

Cedarwood Village is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

**ABOUT CEDARWOOD VILLAGE**

Built in 1989, Cedarwood Village is a leading provider of long term care services in the Simcoe area and has a reputation for providing quality service. Cedarwood Village is one half of a continuum of care facility that also houses independent seniors. Together this community is called Cedarwood Village Retirement Apartments and Skilled Nursing Centre. Family owned and operated, Cedarwood Village is licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as a Long Term Care Home designed to promote a home-like environment. The Home is a 90-bed, smoke free, facility with beautiful courtyard gardens accessible to all residents and their families.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: From $19.56 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Simcoe, ON N3Y 4R4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person