Dietary Aide

New Glasgow, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

We have an immediate need in our High-Crest Home Location in New Glasgow to join our dietary services team.

JOB SUMMARY:
1. The dietary aide is responsible for supporting preparation of meals, including baked goods in sufficient quantities to satisfy requirements for the day.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education: Previous experience in quantity cooking an asset but not required.
2. Must have knowledge and practice sanitation and safety measures needed working in a commercial kitchen.
3. Food Handlers course (renewed every 3 years)
4. Knowledge of special diets i.e. Diabetic, Low Fat, and High Fibre considered an asset.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties with a minimum of supervision.
2. Must be able to work under stress and demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and responsibility to be dependable and reliable
3. Must demonstrate ability, initiative and good work ethics.
4. Must have the ability to maintain good relations within the department and work co?operatively with other departments.
5. Must accept verbal and written orders.
6. Must possess good organizational & time management skills.
7. Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal.
8. Must exhibit empathy and understanding of elderly residents and their needs
9. Must present a neat, professional and clean appearance

JOB DUTIES
1. Prepare raw foods for cooking (meats, vegetables, fruits)
2. Baking pastries (bread, biscuits, pies, cookies, cakes, other desserts)
3. Preparation of sandwiches, soups, salads, special lunches.
4. Portion and serve foods according tp prescribed methods and preferences ensuring diet orders are followed.
5. Maintain work area - washing pots, pans, dishes used in meal preparation.
6. Ensure storage areas are kept neat, clean and in order.
7. Advise supervisor of any problems with menu, equipment or other job related duties
8. Any other related duties assigned by supervisor.
9. Aware of WHMIS and Health & Safety
10. Attend regular staff meetings and in?services and upgrading when offered.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Atmosphere may be warm or noisy at times.
2. Must be able to withstand long periods, of standing, walking and lifting.
3. May have to work under stressful conditions.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $16.41-$18.77 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2367553
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    New Glasgow, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned