Dietary Aide - Dartmouth - Shannex Incorporated

Description

Overview

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living. We are searching for a Dietary Aide to join our Opal Ridge Hall Enhanced Care team based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measurable difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $ $18.77
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Pension plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and event tickets
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence; opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives; Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards. Ensures meals are attractive, at the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely.
• Follows production sheets to guide food preparation and assist with cost control.
• Stays up to date with the specific needs of each resident (e.g., diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations).
• Stays up to date with daily changes related to menus and/or residents.
• Familiarizes self with the specific needs of each client (e.g., diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations).
• Assists with the process for checking and receiving deliveries and inventory control. Ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly.
• Makes sure that the Servery and dining room appearance meets set standards for cleanliness, organization and setup prior to meal service.
• Processes pots, pans, and dishware and maintains sanitation of dishwasher and dish sinks according to established cleaning guidelines.
• Immediately reports any equipment temperature issues to manager and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Participates in the client and employee incident reporting and investigation process as required.
• Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance department.
• Ensures kitchen appearance meets established standards for cleanliness and organization.
• Additional duties as assigned.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Proof of Food Safety Certification required
• Experience in a kitchen setting is considered an asset
• Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset
• First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including weekends and holidays)
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for serving seniors
• Experience in the culinary field and are familiar with preparing plates for clients
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.