Responsibilities: Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or Food and Nutrition Manager.

Meet scheduled meal and snack times.

Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.

Assist in arranging portioning desserts, assembling nourishment carts, unloading food items into steam table for meal service, assembling meal trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.

Setting up the dining room while following floor diagrams and serving residents.

Washing and storing dishes.

Ensure dining room and servery work area is clean and kept in a tidy manner at all times.

Follow established reporting procedures for the following: Supply or equipment needs.

Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair.

Any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.

Any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.

Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Attend in-service educational programs.

Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.

Follow defined Infection Control procedures.

Understand facilitys fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manage.

Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions,



diet orders, resident kardex information, and work assignments.

This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.

Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, as well as valuable motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area.

The Food Service Worker will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Required Knowledge and Experience: One year of experience preferred.

Required Professional Designation/Certificate: A completed Food Service Worker College Program is required for this role.

Current Food Handler Certificate required.

Kensington Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups.

Candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as tests, skills demonstrations, etc.

Kensington Health Centre is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

📌 Dietary Aide (External) (Toronto)
🏢 Kensington Health
📍 Toronto