Dietary Aide Cook

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Dietary Aide to join our rapidly growing team. Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. THE ROLE As a member of the peopleCare dietary team, the dietary aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position assists with food preparation and serving of meals. As part of the dietary team, the food service worker will provide meal service according to the resident nutritional profile and in a timely manner to maintain a pleasurable dining experience. Reports to: Director of Food Services RESPONSIBILITIES Duties are determined by the home and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation, re-heating and service of beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned.
Serves meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using the Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus.
Assists in monitoring quality of food supplies received and advises Director of Food Services/Cook of problems.
Follows proper food handling techniques. Dates, labels, and stores food properly. Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
Completes all necessary documentation of food and refrigeration temperatures as assigned. Communicates and co-operates with staff, residents and their families.
Participates actively in department's Quality Management program and any department/home committees as requested.
Alerts Director of Food Services to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
Is knowledgeable of, and practice, home's fire safety and emergency programs.
May participate in resident care conferences and quarterly reviews, when assigned.
Attends departmental and home staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions. Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees.
Maintains good attendance record according to Company policy. New hires, including any internal transfers from departments other than the dietary department and any former employees of a Dietary Department must have completed, or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
Preference will be given to individuals who have previous Long Term Care experience
Must have leadership qualities, be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage a home area kitchen.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents of an LTC home.
Must be able to maintain an acceptable standard of health and personal hygiene.