Dietary Aide (Retirement Home)

Job summary

Prepare and handle food safely, adjust standardized recipes as needed, and follow instructions within established time frames. Support dietary services for residents in a retirement home.

Job details

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Dietary Aide to join our team of care providers. Location Fergus, Ontario Time Type Part-Time About Caressant Care For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment where our residents across Ontario can receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another. At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others. What We Offer… At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs. A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees. Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers. Competitive wages and benefits. What You Bring… Must have a Safe Food Handler's Certificate Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques Ability to adjust standardized recipes and follow instructions Good communication skills, oral and written, in the English language Quantity cooking experience is an asset Well-organized and able to work within established time frames Working with a vulnerable population is an asset Punctual and reliable The starting rate of pay is $22.59 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below. Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com or call 519-539-0408. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

What you’ll do

Prepare and handle food safely, adjust standardized recipes as needed, and follow instructions within established time frames. Support dietary services for residents in a retirement home.

Requirements

A Safe Food Handler's Certificate and knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques are required. Candidates should communicate effectively in English, be organized, punctual, and reliable; quantity cooking experience and experience working with vulnerable populations are assets.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages • Benefits • Learning And Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Safe Food Handling
• Food Preparation
• Recipe Adjustment
• Following Instructions
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Quantity Cooking
• Organization
• Time Management
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Working With Vulnerable Populations

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage