dietary aide
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August 30, 2024
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Employer details
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Job details
*Title: Dietary Aide*
*Department:* Food Services
*Reports To:* Food Services Supervisor
*Facility Description:*
Ocean View is a charitable organization that has been operating since the early 1960's. We provide a variety of services, predominately for seniors and other folks that need a little extra help in day to day living. We are committed to the highest standards of support and services, and we promote a healthy workplace for staff. We foster a healthy work-life balance and use the latest best practice information at all levels.
*Qualifications*
* Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required
* Experience in maintaining a clean and sanitary food service environment
* Preference to candidates who have recently completed the National Sanitation Program
* Knowledge and ability to operate and clean institutional equipment
* Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation
* Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
* Working knowledge of therapeutic dietary requirements of geriatric residents preferred
*Job Scope*
The Diet Aide is responsible for the assembly, delivery and service of food and supplies to assigned areas. Responsible for maintaining all assigned areas and equipment in sanitary condition.
*General Duties*
* Responsible for all components of meal service to assigned areas, as outlined in the job routine
* Prepared and assembles special trays, beverages and food according to job routine
* Counts and replenishes stock items as required
* Maintains a clean work area
* Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions
* Responsible to ensure all dietary requirements are adhered to
* Ensures all food handling and HACPP procedures are followed
* Cleans all equipment, dishes, pots & pans and areas assigned, according to guidelines
* Follows all WHMIS guidelines when using and dispensing chemicals
* Receives, stores and rotates food and supplies as required
* Conducts inventory of supplies and products as required
* Performs other related duties as required
*Confidentiality*
* Ensures that all information of the organization is treated in strict confidence
* Ensures that requests made by all parties are not in conflict with privacy legislation
* Ensures that the privacy and dignity of residents, families, and staff are protected in all transactions with the organization
*Risk & Safety*
* Ensures compliance of all applicable regulatory laws, by-laws, codes, standards and acts.
* Promotes a safe and healthy workplace for staff and volunteers.
* Promotes a safe and healthy environment for residents and their families
* Participates, when required in initiatives that minimize risk and promote safety
* Ensures that risks are minimized and proactively addressed for the interest of the organization.
*Ethics, Values and Decision Making*
* Ensures that ethical standards are maintained in scope of responsibility
* Champions the values established by the organization in day to day operations.
* Champions the mission, vision, and strategic directions established by the organization.
* Abides by all facility policies and regulations.
* Establishes excellent working relationships with residents, families, staff and volunteers in accomplishing work.
*Quality Initiatives*
* Demonstrate commitment to quality and promote a quality culture
* Day-to-day implementation of the quality care and services
* Continually look for ways to improve quality of care or service
* Work as part of teams/committees to manage quality
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $18.47 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationEastern Passage, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$18.47HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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