Dietary Aide, Casual, Greenwood Court

Job summary

The Food Service Worker is responsible for serving food, dishwashing, and assisting with food preparation under the direction of the cook. They must maintain a supportive environment for residents while ensuring kitchen equipment is operated safely and efficiently.

Job details

Dietary Aide , Casual Greenwood Court, Tri-County Mennonite Homes Stratford, ON About Greenwood Court: Greenwood Court is designed as a 'Community of Care' where seniors are able to age in place. As the needs of our seniors change, they have access to additional services and supports without having to leave familiar surroundings or newly developed friendships. Staff and volunteers are committed to making Greenwood Court "a place to call home" for its residents. About the position: As a valued member of the team, the Food Service Worker will serve food, dishwash, and other related duties. They are also responsible to aid with food preparation under the cook's direction Wage: $19.90-$23.49 Experience Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement Experience working with food Qualifications: Must be able to relate, communicate and co-operate effectively with staff, residents, residents’ families, and the public Knowledge of basic nutrition and special diet needs of individual residents Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently Able to work in an environment that is subject to temperature change Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the workday Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Must be open to new knowledge and changes in the healthcare and food service fields Must be able to exhibit maturity, good judgment, and flexibility Possess physical and mental capabilities to provide quality resident care Must show genuine concern for the elderly What we Offer: Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities Pension plan Health and dental benefits Short-term disability Life insurance Paid orientation Training opportunities and career development Employee appreciation lunches and events An employee Social Committee Tuition support programs Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen A positive and supportive working environment About Tri-County Mennonite Homes New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check and TB test as part of the onboarding process. Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations. Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter". Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.

What you’ll do

The Food Service Worker is responsible for serving food, dishwashing, and assisting with food preparation under the direction of the cook. They must maintain a supportive environment for residents while ensuring kitchen equipment is operated safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with staff and residents and possess knowledge of basic nutrition and special diet needs. The role requires the physical ability to stand and lift throughout the workday and a commitment to continuous learning in the healthcare and food service fields.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Training opportunities
• Career development
• Employee appreciation lunches
• Tuition support programs
• Employee pricing on meals

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Dishwashing
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Nutrition knowledge
• Special diet management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Safety compliance
• Flexibility
• Time management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Food Services
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• Food Preparation
• Leadership

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Dietary Aide
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Dietitians and Nutritionists

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