Dietary Aide

Job Number J Job Title Dietary Aide Job Type Casual Job Location: Alliston Job Category Food & Dietary Services Number Of Open Positions 1 Department Dietary Services Salary $ $25.39 Fte 0.25 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Job Summary Provides assistance to the Cook in the preparation and service of meals to include individual preparation, assembly and serving of meals to patients, staff and other patrons as directed. Also responsible for general kitchen cleaning and stocking in addition to maintaining the dish room. A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. Qualifications And Experience Successful completion of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. Food Handler Training Certificate is required. Completed Food Service Worker Certificate required or evidence of enrollment in the Food Service Worker Certificate program at time of application with commitment to complete within two years. Knowledge of Best Practices for Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings. Experience with food handling in institutional kitchens required or LTC an asset. Skills And Abilities Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel). Proven ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written English instructions. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food products). Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize workloads and manage stressful work environments. Demonstrated ability to work independently and willingness to be flexible to meet department needs. Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality. Works in a safe manner and promotes health and safety in the workplace. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff. Our Values Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital. Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles Compassion - We respond to our patients' needs with empathy Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community Excellence - We support a culture of distinction Hours of Work: In order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. There is the expectation that you are available to work weekdays, weekends and all shifts (days, evenings). Shifts are a combination of 4, 7 and 8 hours as assigned. Other: Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at ext 3354 As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role) Are you interested in this job?