Job Description

St. Bernard's Residence, located in North York, Ontario is a 44-bed retirement residence dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners. If you are passionate about contributing to a team that is committed to positively impacting the lives of residents that we serve than we would love to speak to you about this great opportunity.

Reporting to the Culinary Services Manager, the Dietary Aide position is a critical role that provides our residents with nutritional care and assists in all aspects of food service assembly.

As part of our team, your role as a Dietary Aide contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways:

Supports all aspects of optimal food services to meet the needs of our residents in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and Company's policies and protocols. Assisting in the preparation and plating of meals based on the nutritional care plan, preferences and diet plan of the resident. Transferring of food into food carts and serving meals, desserts and beverages to residents. Receives, stores and manages the inventory of residents' food and food service supplies. Setting and clearing of tables in the dining room. Daily cleaning and sanitization of dishes and utensils used for meal preparation. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage area, dining room, equipment, counters, etc. Provides setup service for tray delivery in accordance with direction from Registered Nursing staff. Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Need:

Certification or proof of participation in a Food Services Worker Program approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Must posses excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

One (1) year experience in a long-term care setting is an asset.

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.

All applicants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated, except due to legitimate established exceptions.

Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.77-$18.04 per hour

Experience:

dietary aide: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Services Worker Program Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person