Dietary Aide

Position: Dietary Aide
Reports to: Food Service Manager

**Requirements**:
Food Handler Certificate
Experience in food industry, long term care experience an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transfers food into the hot food cart and prepares for meal service. Familiar with the daily posted menu and alternatives choices.

Ensures delivery of food carts to the Unit from the kitchen and return after meals.

Prepares and plating the food according to the nutrition care plan and the residents’ preferences.

Completes set-up and clearing of tables for all meals.

Makes coffee and tea. Pours juice, milk, etc. Sets out condiments which accompany the meal (e.g., ketchup, mustard, jam)

Serves food onto the residents’ plates.

Ensures that the food is appropriate for the residents’ diets and food preferences.

Makes toast as required

Assists with the service of desserts and hot beverages.

Heats any special food requirements, strains or thickens foods as needed for diet.

Serves one course at a time, giving residents adequate time to eat without being rushed.

Washes and stores all dishes appropriately after meals.

Provides set-up service for tray delivery as per nursing orders.

Sets up for nourishment service

Ensures that unit is stocked with supplies for next meal.

Provides for safety in provision of food services:
Uses equipment safely

Maintains a sanitary and clean working environment and is familiar with infection control techniques

Completes special duty cleaning as per schedule

Receive, stores and manages the inventory of residents’ food and food service supplies

Provides for good personal hygiene, neat and clean appearance, safe foot attire, hear net and good personal health in the work place.

Adjusting to a warm and cold working environment.

Standing, walking with stooping, bending, lifting, moving wheeled equipment, pushing/pulling, sweeping, mopping and other related cleaning duties

Performs all other tasks as requested by the supervisor/cook

Cleans hot food truck and pantry equipment and counters

**In Ontario, Wellington House, accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontarian Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $18.20-$20.91 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person