Dietary Aide

**Who We Are**:
St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.

**We are currently seeking permanent part-time Dietary Aides to join our growing and dynamic team**
- **Every member of our team matters.**_

**What We Offer**:

- Free Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre
- Educational Scholarships, Mentorship & Support for Career Advancement
- Teaching & Facilitator Opportunities with partnership programs for community colleges, universities and secondary schools
- Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards
- Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan
- St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program
- Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.

**Duties and Responsibilities Include**:

- Set the dining room tables with cutlery, mugs, side plates, napkins and condiments
- Portion menu items such as desserts, milk, juice, salad plates, follow therapeutic menu portion sizes
- Prepare sandwiches and special request items
- Serve meals to residents in a courteous and friendly manner fulfilling the mission of St. Joseph's Villa
- Ensure Ministry of Health Standards are met
- Prepare nourishment carts and serve afternoon snacks
- Wash pots, pans and small wares
- Clean dish machine and dish room equipment
- Participate in Departmental Safety Inspections when required
- Other duties as assigned

**FORMAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS -MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING**:

- SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED OR ENROLLED IN A FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM
- COMPLETED AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN THE TRADE OF COOK, INSTITUTIONAL COOK OR ASSISTANT COOK
- ENTERED INTO A REGISTERED TRAINING AGREEMENT IN THE TRADE OF COOK, INSTITUTIONAL COOK OR ASSISTANT COOK
- A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION IN THE TRADE OF COOK OR INSTITUTIONAL COOK
- APPROPRIATE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELDS OF INSTITUTIONAL, HEALTH CARE, RESTAURANT OR HOSPITIALITY FOOD SERVICE
- CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

St. Joseph’s Villa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Words: Dietary Aide, Food Service, Food Service Worker, Long Term Care, Hamilton, St. Joseph's, Dietary

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Food Service Worker Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person