dietary aide

9 hours ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwoodcare Inc. Full time

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Responsibilities

Prepares beverages, food items and special products according to job routines

Provides efficient dining room service, including set up, serving, and sanitation in the decentralized dining sites and portioning, labeling, distribution, delivery and presentation of desserts, beverages, special products and supplies

Prepares food products, drinks and other related items according to established standards including menus, recipes, volumes and job routines

Provides quality table service to the residents ensuring diet modifications and supplements as indicated

Co-operates and converses with the resident's nursing RNCL; Reports any concerns to the Food Service Supervisor.

Cleans and sets up tables in the dining sites, strips dishes and delivers to and from the utility area and respective dining room, or effectively operates dish machines at unit level

Maintains a high level of sanitation, both personal and in the entire work area

Operates, maintains and sanitizes all food service equipment using HACCP Principles

Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system, walkie-talkie/ two- way radio or telephone, and responds appropriately providing quality meal service

Ensures accurate portion sizes and prompt distribution of prepared foods for delivery to designated service areas and replenishes these items during meal service as necessary

Participates in Nourishment preparation and delivery

Ensures delivery of food and supply items to work areas as scheduled

Portions, labels, maintains, stores and serves foods in a manner that ensures maximal nutritional value, food safety and a quality standard of presentation

Performs established procedures for stock control and rotation

Practices effective waste and cost controls habits where possible without affecting quality assurance

Maintains table dressings and appearance in the Dining Rooms

Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Two to three years food service experience preferably in a long term health care facility

Certificate in Food Service Workers Course considered an asset

Basic Food Safety Certification considered an asset

Experience working with the elderly within a decentralized meal service system considered an asset

Must be able to lift 50lbs at a time

Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance

Location

Northwood Halifax

Department

Food & Nutrition Services

Schedule

Part Time

How to apply

Please click Apply

Company

Northwoodcare Group Inc.

Location

10 - Dietary HFX

Opening Date

Jan 12, 2026

Starting Date

Jan 08, 2026

Requirements

Type

Description

Status

TDFED-000

High School Diploma

Required Before Job Starts

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