Dietary Aide
Dietary Aide
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Job Description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Food Services or designate the Dietary Aide will perform a variety of duties related to the setting up and serving of meals the preparation of food items such as muffins sandwiches or toast and the cleaning of dishes trays and food service areas. Specific Responsibilities
1. Set tables; prepare serveries and dining rooms in each home area for food service.
2. Directs serving of meals in each home area and ensures food safety by monitoring food and equipment temperatures.
3. Ensures timeliness of meal service.
4. Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed including HACCP.
5. Sets up bulk food carts and serves hot/cold meals according to special dietary instructions portions out and serves food and beverages as directed and prepares and delivers nourishment to home areas.
6. Delivers collects and unloads meal service wagons.
7. Makes beverages and food items such as tea coffee and toast. Assembles items such as sandwiches and salads washes peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
8. Strips racks and washes items such as trays dishes pots pans and utensils operate dishwashing machines stack clean dishes and utensils clear and clean tables.
9. Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and servery areas including floors countertops sinks machines and equipment by sweeping damp mopping and spot-washing as necessary and removes garbage. 10. Store incoming supplies as directed. Checks and restocks dietary supplies in the kitchen and serveries from dry storage.
11. Performs special catering duties as directed.
12. Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance fire safety sanitation environment and infection control.
13. Performs other related duties as required.
14. Assist cooks in preparation and cooking of food items.
15. Swipes in and out at the start and end of each shift and at the start and end of each lunch break using the Employees time clock.
Qualifications
1. Education and Experience
Grade 12 minimum or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Completion of a Food Safe handling course.
Experience in long term care or a similar environment.
2. Personal/Special Requirements
Physically ability to carry out responsibilities and able to cope effectively with stress.
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with elderly residents.
Ability to work cooperatively with all managers and staff and create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Commitment to the care of the elderly.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
Familiar with computer operation.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.11 to $23.43 with a maximum of $23.75.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Part-Time
