Nutrition Services Worker

4 weeks ago

Fergus, Canada The County of Wellington Full time

**Nutrition Services Worker**

Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.

We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.

The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.

**Posting ID**: 1403

**Department**: Terrace Long Term Care Home

**Division**: Nutrition Services

**Position Type**: Part Time Casual

**Work Hours**: Part time casual employees must be available to work one weekend per four week period, one weekday per week, and one on-call every two weeks. Must also be available to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

**Work Location**: 474 Charles Allan Way, Fergus ON N1M 0A1

**Vacancies**: 2

**Application Deadline**: 08/29/2024

**BASIC FUNCTION**

The Nutrition Services Worker will represent Wellington Terrace at all times by ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct and demonstrating the County of Wellington’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace where every person is respected.

Reporting to the Nutrition Services Manager, the Nutrition Services Worker contributes to the provision of a quality dining experience and ensures the safe, palatable and efficient delivery of the meal and snack service for residents.

**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Applies the fundamental principle of the Long-Term Care Homes Act in the operation of the home.
- Promotes and supports the entire Nutrition Services programme including resident meal and snack service, palliativecare, hospitality and special events.
- Prepares light food and beverages such as: eggs, toast, cereal, muffins, sandwiches, snacks, texture and fluid consistency modifications according to standardized recipes.
- Completes the core functions of meal and snack service. This includes: dining room set up, distribution of beverages,special request items and nutritional supplements, food counter set up, meal portioning, meal distribution, and clean-upaccording to established protocols.
- Reviews and follows therapeutic and individual customized menu requirements.
- Communicates individual resident likes/dislikes, special needs, and special requests to the home area team, NutritionServices Manager or Supervisor, Registered Dietitian, or Cooks according to established protocols.
- Follows nutrition management software reports to ensure resident diet orders, special needs, likes/dislikes, and specialrequests are provided in a consistent and safe manner.
- Collaborates with servery team to ensure all daily routines are completed as assigned and servery unique goals and objectives are met.
- Promotes safe food handling and infection control techniques.
- Participates in planning and organizing of special dining events.
- Attends resident care conferences to review nutritional plan of care with resident, family and interdisciplinary team.
- Attends daily team report and weekly team meetings to problem solve, share information and bring forward general nutrition and service information.
- Assists with replacing absent NS Staff members when the Nutrition Services Manager or designate is not available.
- Participates in ongoing education programmes within and outside of the Home.
- Responsible for other related duties as need arises.
- Responds to emergency fan-out when initiated.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) and enrolment in or successful completion of Food Service Worker Programme through a recognized Community College.
- Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
- Previous food service experience is an asset.
- Previous experience in a health care setting is an asset.
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire.

**Pay Range**: $25.82 - $30.18 (2024 Non-Union Compensation Grid

**Pension**: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS PensionPlan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.

**Medical Responsibility Time**: One day for every 1,000 hours worked, up to a maximum of three days annually.

**Vacation**: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent; increases based on length of service.

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.82-$30.18 per hour

Schedule:

- Holidays

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