Dietary Aide

**Opening Statement**

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor and Nutrition Supervisor/Registered Dietitian, the Dietary Aide will respond to the established resident’s nutrition care needs and provide safe, nutritious food to residents, delivered in a clean home-like setting. Responsible for maintaining kitchen and dish area cleanliness.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for preparing and portioning meals according to nutritional care plans and resident preferences for all meal services using the approved posted menus;
Maintain cleaning and sanitation standards in serveries, dining area, dish room and kitchen area. Ensure all dishes, pots and pans are washed and sanitized properly;
Receive kitchen deliveries and verify all orders for correct quantities and quality;
Rotate and store inventory;
Complete required documentation (cleaning and food temperature) as stipulated through policies & procedures of the department, Rideaucrest and the Ministry Of Health Standards.

Assist with catering as required;
Actively promote and follow safe work practices and ensure accident prevention and health and safety responsibilities are fully met by self and others;
Maintain resident confidentiality;
Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications, Competencies**

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education;
Six (6) months experience as a server in a health care setting, food service, or hospitality industry;
Ability to read and understand recipes and quantities of ingredients;
Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

**Skills, Abilities, Work Demands**

Understand the importance of nutrition, sanitation, safety, and hygiene;
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multitask to meet resident needs;
Demonstrate good writing skills and with the ability to follow both verbal and written directions;
Strong organization skills and ability to work with mínimal supervision;
Must wear appropriate uniform, footwear, and head cover;
Able to perform the essential duties of the job such as standing and walking short distances for lengthy periods of time and maneuvering dish trays and equipment;
Must exercise caution and safe work habits at all times, tolerate noisy environments and withstand warm temperatures;
Demonstrate compassion in a courteous, caring and respectful manner towards residents, staff and visitors at all times;
Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB);
Proof of immunity to communicable diseases;
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.

**Closing Statement**

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.