Dietary Support Assistant

4 weeks ago

Newington, Connecticut, United States Lakeridge Health Full time

Job Title: Dietary Aide

Department: AJAX LTC FOOD SERVICES

Program: Long Term Care

Location: Lakeridge Health Long Term Care AP

Wage Schedule: $26.440 - $27.710 per hour

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Dietary Aide will provide support to the set-up, preparation, serving, and clean up associated with all meal services at the Lakeridge Gardens 320 bed long term care home.

This new home is part of the government's plan to improve long-term care delivery and capacity in Ontario and in the Durham Region.

The Dietary Aide is responsible for:

  • Performing inventory functions to ensure proper products and adequate supplies are available
  • Storing supplies in their proper locations and rotating them appropriately in order to use old stock first
  • Assisting with the planning of food items and ingredient control
  • Serving meals to residents by offering choice in food and beverages for all diet types and textures
  • Preparing food and beverages as required for outpatients and visitors
  • Operating retherm units
  • Assisting cooks as needed with food preparation, planning, and portioning
  • Setting up and cleaning the kitchen and dining areas as required
  • Verifying, documenting, and reporting discrepancies of various temperatures, including food/beverages at point of service, fridges, freezers, and dish and pot washing machines

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Completion of an approved Food Service Worker Certificate, or equivalent diploma as recognized by the Ministry of Long-Term Care

Completion of an approved Food Handler's course

Relevant food service experience in a healthcare environment is preferred

Demonstrated compliance with and knowledge of safe work practices

Proven communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow both oral and written instructions

Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job

Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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