Reporting to the Senior Manager - Food & Nutrition, the Dishwasher will be responsible for caring for the nutritional needs of our elders by doing dishes for the team. The Dishwasher ensures that the dish pit as well as different areas of the kitchen are kept clean and are well organized.
WHO WE ARE:
Bergen Gardens, located in North Kildonan, is a unique Seniors Community where those who live, visit and work here experience a culture of creativity, choice, and well-being. Using a citizenship person-directed philosophy, we are taking the focus away from personal care homes as biomedical solutions to a relationship approach where both Care Partners (staff) and citizens can build community together.
Bergen Gardens offers a friendly and positive work environment. We believe that when people are surrounded with opportunities to maintain connections with pets, nature, and people of all ages, they will continue to thrive and grow as a person.
Some of the perks that are included in working at Bergen Gardens include competitive wages, a health care spending account, group health benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, and a group DPSP/RRSP matching program. We want work to be a source of pride and personal fulfillment for our staff as they contribute to our joint success!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Care for the nutritional needs of our elders by washing dishes in a courteous and prompt manner.
Ensure that dishes are washed and put away, following approved food handling techniques.
Make efficient and proper use of food, dietary supplies, dishes, and cutlery to control costs and assists in maintaining adequate inventories and ensure proper quality.
Ensure that proper storage procedures are followed for food purchases and other supplies when deliveries come to the home.
Communicate any problems with the order to the Food & Nutrition Manager
Advise the Food & Nutrition Manager of the need for new equipment and/or utensils and food purchase changes.
Report the need for repairs in the kitchen promptly to the Maintenance Officer.
Endeavour to be fiscally responsible with the equipment that is in my workspace to ensure that funds can be spent sensibly.
May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Completion or currently working towards Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Currently hold a Food Handling Certificate.
Ability to demonstrate empathy, concern, and interest in providing quality care and service to elders.
Ability to communicate with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to fluently read, write, and speak English.
+ Ability to speak another language is considered an asset. Ability to interrelate well with others and establish positive relationships with elders, their families, other staff members, volunteers, and the public.
Ability to adapt quickly in a progressive change-oriented environment.
Maintains interest in learning more about person-directed care.
Ability to manage the associated physical, emotional, and psychological demands of the work involved.
Ability to work independently and can evaluate own progress and take responsibility to grow in the position.
Are you excited about new ways of engaging and caring for seniors? If so, you could be a great fit for Bergen Gardens.
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Licenses & Certifications
PreferredFood Handling Certificate
* Grade 12 or GED
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