Dietary Aide - Ottawa, Canada - Villa Marconi

Villa Marconi

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

_"How do you live in the moment?"_

The Dietary Aide reports to the Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
Receives verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status
Ensures open communication between staff and other team members
Encourage participation in the Home's committees/teams
Reports observations to Food Service Manager/Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
Mentoring new staff and students
Support and promote a team approach
Ongoing delivery of customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
Ensuring optimal quality of life for each resident by the delivery of individualized resident care
Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit
Completion of documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit)
Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. To participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
Other duties as assigned and or indicated Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; (preferred)

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Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; (preferred)
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Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position

Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred
Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments
Able to work flexible hours, such as emergency situations
Be knowledgeable of the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health and Home's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills
To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals' rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Two supervisory references required
COVID19 vaccination is a condition of employment

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Italian speaking an asset (for Villa Marconi)

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages
Employee benefits
Employee perks
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager._