Job Description

Role Profile - Dietary Aide


Mission:


Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set-up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.


Key Outcomes:

Live our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence Lend a helping hand Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities:

To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc. To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place To participate in the Quality Improvement Program To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors Demonstrates excellent customer service skills Must be physically able to lift (20lb) and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)

Confidences

Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high quality, timely and cost-effective results. Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieve superior business results. Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of care, service and choices. Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes. Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency and quality. Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.

Time Type:

Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.


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