Dietary Aide

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a permanent part-time **Dietary Aide** to join our **Losier Hall** team based in Miramichi, New Brunswick.

**Meaningful Benefits**

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

- Starting hourly wage**:$18.72**:

- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- Pension plan
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

**About the Opportunity**
- Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards. Ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely
- Follows production sheets to guide food preparation and assist with cost control
- Familiarizes self with the specific needs of each client e.g. diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations
- Assists with the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control. Ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly
- Participates in the client and employee incident reporting and investigation process as required
- Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance department
- Ensures kitchen appearance meets established standards for cleanliness and organization

**About You**

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

- A high-school diploma or GED
- Food handlers’ certificate (preferred)
- First Aid & CPR certificate required
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including weekends and holidays)
- Strong customer service skills and a passion for serving seniors
- Experience in the culinary field and are familiar with preparing plates for clients
- Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in other languages considered an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
- Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs._

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.