Dietary Aide

**Look at us grow We are looking for a Dietary Aide to join the Oakcrossing Retirement team.**

**This position will be 11:30am - 7:30pm every other weekend (15 hours bi weekly).**

**JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM peopleCare Communities **is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the ninth year in a row**.** This award recognizes top companies across Canada for _overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. _We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

**THE ROLE**

This position assists with food preparation and serving of meals. As part of the Food Services team, the Dietary Aide will provide meal service according to the resident nutritional profile and in a timely manner to maintain a pleasurable dining experience.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner. Provides assistance to the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
- Assists in the preparation, re-heating and service of beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned.
- Serves meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using the Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus.
- Assists in monitoring quality of food supplies received and advises Director of Food Services/Cook of problems.
- Follows proper food handling techniques. Dates, labels, and stores food properly. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes scheduled cleaning duties. Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
- Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
- Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days.
- Other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must have completed, or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
- Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have previous Long Term Care experience
- A minimum of grade 10 education.

**Benefits of working with peopleCare Communities**:
**CHOICE**
- Days, Evenings, and Night opportunities are available
- Part-time and full-time hours offered
- Benefit programs presented after probation

**STABILITY**
- The security that comes with working with a company that has been in the community for over 50 years
- No moving around or travelling home to home
- A nice company to work for - many of our staff have been with us for more than 30 years
- Minimum 8-hour shifts
- Registered Nurse support 24/7 - you're not on your own

**HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY**
- In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, we have an immunization requirement for all employees.
- We provide appropriate PPE
- On-going Infection Prevention and Control measures, education, and support available to all employees
- Wellness matters, our **Employee Assistance Program** is free and confidential to all employees and family members including: _Individual, family, children, and couples counselling, Wellness Promotions, Training and resources, Group Workshops, After hours emergency services and Critical Incident Debriefing, Credit Counselling and Financial Literacy Programs, Assorted therapies as needed: ie. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative, Mindfulness, Trauma treatment._
- In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, our **COVID-19 Immunization Policy** requires all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (1st and 2nd dose) as a condition of employment* along with a police check and a negative TB test result.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $15.51 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- I am at least 16 years of age.

**Experience**:

- Dietary Aide: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person