About the role
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Preferred to have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program at an established college or a registered private career college in the applicable province; or
- Preferred Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food nutrition;
- Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
- Must have knowledge of WHMIS
- Proficiency in a second language is an asset
Key Responsibilities:
- Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
- Assists in the preparation and service of beverages, meal items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned
- Follows proper food handling techniques
- Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room and storage areas
- Sets and cleans dining tables and trays
- Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties
- Delivers dietary carts to designated areas/washes dirty dishes for home area
- Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days
- Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees
- Follows and complies with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
- Ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted
- Is aware of appropriate steps to follow when a Resident refuses therapeutic diet/texture
- Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it
- Will communicate with the members of the interdisciplinary team in a manner which ensures that client privacy and confidentiality is respected.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better
About the role
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Preferred to have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program at an established college or a registered private career college in the applicable province; or
- Preferred Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food nutrition;
- Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
- Must have knowledge of WHMIS
- Proficiency in a second language is an asset
Key Responsibilities:
- Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
- Assists in the preparation and service of beverages, meal items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned
- Follows proper food handling techniques
- Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room and storage areas
- Sets and cleans dining tables and trays
- Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties
- Delivers dietary carts to designated areas/washes dirty dishes for home area
- Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days
- Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees
- Follows and complies with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
- Ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted
- Is aware of appropriate steps to follow when a Resident refuses therapeutic diet/texture
- Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it
- Will communicate with the members of the interdisciplinary team in a manner which ensures that client privacy and confidentiality is respected.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better