Dietary Worker

The Dietary Worker provides patient support via phone and software systems and serves as a liaison to other departments regarding patient meal services. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

**Responsibilities**:
The Food Service Aide is primarily responsible for duties related to (but not limited to) meal time plating and portioning of all menu items to serve our residents safely and in accordance to individual food preferences and diets, maintenance of unit specific product inventory levels, clearing and setting up of dining tables, cleaning and sanitizing of resident dining and service areas. Responsibilities are conducted with a focus on resident and family satisfaction. A clear understanding and practice of safe food handling and sanitation practices as specified through Aramark policies and procedures is required. The Food Service Aide performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with Aramark’s operational policies as well as within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts.

Performance of resident meal portioning, plating and delivery with the support of the care services team, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensures accuracy of food items being delivered to the resident and informs resident of meal selection and any therapeutic diet information
- Presents attractively displayed meals based on resident choice and preference to meet individual dietary requirements at the required times.
- Demonstrates initiative to meet resident needs consistent with resident -focused care approach.
- Evaluates on an ongoing basis the overall acceptance of meal service including portions, palatability and waste and communicate results to cook.
- Clearing and cleaning of resident dining and service areas.
- Sets up work stations including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.
- Implementation and practice of established safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Sanitation of service implements including tools and equipment.
- Inventory and replenishment of unit specific supplies.
- Attentive care and consideration of resident, staff and visitors’ requests.
- Attend mandatory training and departmental meetings.
- Displays polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards customers and co-workers. Maintains friendly, efficient and responsive attitude toward client and client’s customers/residents while performing job duties.

Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each resident by observing resident confidentiality and by strictly adhering to safety and sanitation standards
- Other related duties as required (i.e.: Temperature/Food/Waste/Dish Machine Audits)

**Qualifications**:
(a) Minimum schooling or formal training for a new person on the job: (b) Mandatory:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent (minimum age 18- required)
- Proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Understanding and proven ability of basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, customers, and co-workers.
- Must have the manual dexterity required for handling equipment and supplies
- In addition, incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment. Must be willing and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Must provide clear vulnerable sector check

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