Dietary Aide/cook - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - Plan A Peterborough

Plan A Peterborough

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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing a variety of duties related to the preparation of resident meals and snacks, the service of foods, and the routine cleaning of food services areas in accordance with the policies of the home and applicable legislation.

Salary:

$ $27.50 per hour ($27.50/hour on last-minute shifts)

Responsibilities:

Assist with food/meal production
Prepare trays/plates and/or distribute the resident meals and snacks according to the diet list/individual diet menus and the residents' preferences
Prepare nourishments and carts for service
Prepare supplements and thickening fluids for texturealtered diets
Follow each resident plan of care and communicate any discrepancies to the supervisor in a prompt manner
Prepare tables and serving areas for meal services
Maintain a sanitary and clean working environment in line with infection control techniques
Maintains food handling protocols and infection control practices in keeping with public health practice and applicable legislation
Work in accordance with the Home's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Transport dishes to/from dining rooms and kitchen.
Wash/sanitize tables, chairs, serveries
Complete the daily and deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils, glassware, and equipment used for resident meal preparation, delivery, and service
Receive, store and manage the inventory of resident food and foodservice supplies
Ensure good personal hygiene, with a neat and clean appearance and in accordance with the dress code for the department as per policy, such as safe foot attire, hair net, etc.
Follow and meet all predetermined work routines and schedules
Follow cleaning schedule and sanitation guidelines for dining rooms and/or resident eating areas at all times
Carry out all other jobrelated duties that contribute to the team approach of resident care as assigned by the supervisor
Knowledge of basic food preparation and handling principles obtained through the enrolment or completion of a Food Service Worker training program at an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario
Current Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification offered through public health agencies
Must maintain up to date certification 0f the Food Handlers Safety Awareness certification
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time; walk and climb stairs frequently throughout the day; Crouch, kneel, stoop/bend for short periods of time; ability to tolerate heat in the kitchen area
Previous professional experience in a health care setting an asset
Knowledge of sanitation, hygiene, food production, safety, and understanding of therapeutic diets
Reliable and able to work with others in a team atmosphere
Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents, team members, and visitors of LTC homes
Good written and verbal communication

Hourly wage is $20.50/hour with an additional $7.00 hourly incentive for last-minute shifts.

Benefit options available for *FT* staff

We cannot wait to meet you

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Salary:

$20.50-$27.50 per hour

Schedule: