Food & Nutrition Aide - Ottawa, Canada - Perley Health

Perley Health

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest.

Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation.

Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced

Food & Nutrition Aide

Prepares ingredients and/or regular and special food items to the quantities required following standardized recipes ensuring standards of taste, texture, temperature and presentation are achieved.

Receives and transfers food items to appropriate storage areas. Rotates food items as needed. Prepares portions, sets up and serves food required items for non-resident areas. Prepares, reheats, portions, sets up, serves according to resident dietary cardex, replenishes food and supplies as needed. Appropriately stores unused food and supplies in proper area after meal service.

Follows appropriate sanitation, safety and operating procedures according to Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Performs general cleaning duties in the work area as necessary or as specified (including floors, refrigerators, ovens, coffee machine, juice machine, shelves, soup well, carts, etc.).

Cleans and sanitizes soiled dishes, utensils, pots and pans, etc. Reports any accidents, incidents, or other workplace concerns to the supervisor.

Certification or Degree Required:

Food Service Worker training certificate offered by an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology at, 2002 or registered private career college in Ontario.

Valid Food Handler's Certificate offered or approved by the board of health for the public health unit in Ottawa.

Core Skills:
Knowledge of basic food handling and cleaning/sanitation techniques.

Technical Skills:
Dish room equipment including dish machine, ORCA. Cafeteria equipment including Rational oven, coffee machines, scales, steam tables, flat top, fryers, panini press, toaster, chafing dishes.

Starting wage:
$22.22 per hour

[Shift Premium] $1.20 shift premium available for all hours where the majority of your scheduled hours fall between 3PM-7AM.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $22.22 per hour

Licence/Certification: