Dietary Aide

Ontario Shores is seeking an individual with strong interpersonal skills and excellent initiative to assume the Dietary Aide. This position is responsible for performing the duties of operating the dishmachine/potmachine, working on the beltline, food portioning and working in other areas of the kitchen to provide food service to patients and visitors, batch sandwich assembly for patient, retail and catering services.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Trayline assembly of patient trays
- Portion food items for patient trays following the production sheets
- Cleaning of soiled food carts including but not limited to patient trays, plates etc
- Clean and sanitize work surfaces as required ie before any preparation commences
- Move equipment and return to appropriate place to enable cleaning of all surfaces
- Setup and pick up of caterings as needed
- Obtain supplies and replenish food items from storeroom and fridges as needed
- Identify any safety issues with equipment or processes and report to management

**Requirements**:

- Completion of High School Diploma preferred
- Food Handlers Certification required
- Experience in a hospital or institutional kitchen required
- Knowledge of food preparation in a cook chill environment preferred
- Sound knowledge of food safety regulations required
- Experience with batch cold preparation an asset
- Knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act and HACCP requirements
- Good attendance record with ability to maintain same
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent initiative, effective time management skills, and attention to detail

Link to OPSEU Wage Table

**Contract Duration: 6 Months**

**Education**: Required
- High School or better

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- Food Handler Certificate