Dietary Aide

Job Description

• Key Responsibilities
  
  - To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;
  - To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages salads desserts etc.;
  - To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required;
  - To assist with cleaning of dishware cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required;
  - To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required;
  - To assist with catering and actively participate in special occasions and theme events;
  - To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees;
  - To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
  - To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures;
  - To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
  - To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;
  - To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place;
  - To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
  - To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
  - To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Reveras Code of Conduct;
  - To complete other duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications
  
  - Must possess a Food Handlers Certificate
  - Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors
  - Must possess or be enrolled in Food Service Worker Training Program
  - Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
  - Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
  - Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
  - Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

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At Extendicarewevespent 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 acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned 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 mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike 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.