Dietary Aide - Toronto, Canada - LOFT Community Services

LOFT Community Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

DATE:
January 23rd, 2023

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
- St. Anne's

SHIFTS AVAILIABLE:
Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun - 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm.

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, use challenges, poverty and homelessness.

Serving approximately 13,969 annually and providing 1,788 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario's largest mental health service providers of its kind.

LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring
Dietary Aide.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for a range of duties related to the dietary/food services department of St. Anne's Place and assisting in all phases of the operation of the kitchen and dining room.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Food Preparation
Take direction for the Program Director or his/her delegate regarding the preparation of food items.
Maintain hygienic procedures in the kitchen, serving areas and dining room at all times.
Take and monitor the temperature of food items while on the service line.
Assist in all phases of the operation of the kitchen.
Food Service
Take direction from the Program Director to ensure that all hygienic and other service procedures are followed in the dining room.
Set and clear tables in the dining room.
Assist in detecting any residents who are absent from a meal.
Assist the Cook in putting away all deliveries and rotating stock.
Assist with the preparation of menu/food items available for residents to purchase.
Assist residents to purchase food items; take money, make change and package items.
General
Maintain the dining room in a clean and tidy condition by daily vacuuming, dusting and other cleaning duties.
2. Wash the dishes according to the established guidelines and put away.
Be courteous and friendly to the residents.
Assist residents during meal time as required (i.e. opening sugar packets/creamers, cutting food etc.).
Serve the main meal to residents, waitress style, including all beverages.
Prepare and deliver trays to floors, occasionally and under unusual circumstances.
Perform daily cleaning duties as outlined in the weekly cleaning schedule.
Report any needed supplies to the Program Director.
Safety
Follow all sanitation and infection control procedures.
Be knowledgeable and up to date with the fire and evacuation emergency procedures.
Report the absence of or defect in any equipment or protection device to the Program Director immediately.
Other Responsibilities
Attend staff, supervisory and inservice training meetings, as required.
Perform other duties, from time to time, as delegated by the Program Director.

WHAT YOU BRING:

Must Haves

Completion of a recognized Food Handlers Course and/or a minimum of 1 year of experience in a food service operation in a large residential setting
General

knowledge in regard to sanitation and proper food storage/preparation

Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Kind, caring and sensitive to the elderly
Physically fit to meet the requirements of the job (i.e. lifting, standing for extended periods)
Ability to work together as a member of a team
Ability to follow program procedures and policies
Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner

Nice-to-Haves

Understanding of cultural competency and antioppression framework
Reflective of a multibarriered group, as serviced by the program, a strong asset

We believe there are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse

experiences So even if you don't "tick all the boxes" but think you'd thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

_Note:

__All New LOFT employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT's Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.

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_Note:
__ All New LOFT employees are required to complete a satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC)._

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

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