Dietary Aide

Maple Manor Nursing Home in Tillsonburg ON is seeking **Dietary Aides** that are 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.

**THE SHIFT**
- Part time shift: 7:30am to 10:30am and offers 21 hours bi-weekly with additional hours available through call-in procedure

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Starting rate of pay is **$20.37** then moves to **$22.03** after 3 months
- Benefit package including: Employee and Family Assistance Program, Life Insurance & Pension **PLUS** an additional **$.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
- **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 days, evenings, nights, 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.

In the interest of the health and safety of our residents, employees, and greater good of public health, Maple Manor Nursing Home recommends those that wish to work for this organization tohave received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Maple Manor 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 MAPLE MANOR**

Maple Manor Nursing Home, locally owned and operated, is a long-term care facility located in the downtown core of Tillsonburg Ontario. As such it is in close proximity to many churches, stores, doctors’ offices and our local hospital. The home is licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is Accredited through the Person-Centred Long Term Care Community Standards of CARF Canada. The Home is a 103-bed, smoke free facility offering private, semi-private and ward accommodations. In addition, Maple Manor has four temporary licenses for Interim Long-Term Care Home beds through the Aging at Home program. These beds provide a location for residents who would otherwise be kept in hospital while awaiting placement into a Long-Term Care facility.

The Home’s philosophy of care is centered on nurturing the human spirit. As such, we pledge to meet the individual needs of the clients using a resident-centered focus. Care and services for the residents are provided holistically such that their physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs are met to the best of our abilities.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $20.37 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10.5 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Dietary Aide: 1 year (required)
- Server/Hospitality (NOT FAST FOOD): 1 year (required)
- Long Term Care/Hospital/Retirement Home: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3T8 (required)

Work Location: In