Casual part time Dietary Aide - Elmwood Place

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Preferred to have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program at an established college or a registered private career college in the applicable province; or
• Preferred Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food nutrition;
• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
• Must have knowledge of WHMIS
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
• Assists in the preparation and service of beverages, meal items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned
• Follows proper food handling techniques
• Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room and storage areas
• Sets and cleans dining tables and trays
• Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties
• Delivers dietary carts to designated areas/washes dirty dishes for home area
• Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days
• Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees
• Follows and complies with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
• Ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted
• Is aware of appropriate steps to follow when a Resident refuses therapeutic diet/texture
• Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it
• Will communicate with the members of the interdisciplinary team in a manner which ensures that client privacy and confidentiality is respected.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.