Cook/dietary Aide

DIETARY AIDE / COOK Part-Time
- Extendicare Tri-town

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide/cook will be responsible for providing high quality food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment. You will assists serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follows established policies, procedures, and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
- Prepares food and nourishments in accordance with prescribed diets.
- Maintains all required records and monitors quality and quantity of food.
- Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
- Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure.
- Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
- Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
- Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
- Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous dietary skills, knowledge, and experience with institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality food service environments is an asset.
- High School Diploma or Higher Academic Certification
- Current Food Handler's Certificate
- “Red Seal” certification preferred
- High School Diploma or Higher Academic Certification
- Experience with an older adult population an asset
- Degree/ Diploma in nutrition or Food Service Program is an asset.
- Must meet the physical requirements of the position (standing for long periods of time, moderate to heavy lifting, fast paced environment).
- Ability to read and write in English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
- Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

**CLOSING DATE - None**

Interested applicants can forward their resume to the attention of:
Gloria E. Gibson

143 Bruce Street, Haileybury ON P0J 1K0
- In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting._

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.03-$24.99 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person