"How do you bring kindness to others every day?"Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.The Dietary Aidereports to the Food Service Manager/ Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.Wage Rate:The starting wage rate is $23.662/hour.Vacancy:We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.Responsibilities:Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner,Assists the cook in preparing and plating of food as requested,Respects the Residents' likes and dislikes and adheres to their special dietary requirements,Follows the diet/texture as prescribed by Registered Dietitian/MDEnsures that meals are an experience rather than a task,Maintains serveries, tables, food storage area, fridges, and freezers,Clean and reset tables and remove dirty dishware,Ensures dishwasher is loaded, operated,



and emptied,Collaborates with all associates in Food Services and other departmentsSupports First In First Out processesFollows cleaning proceduresEnsures a protected working environment,Participates in education as required,Any and all other tasks as assignedQualifications:The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:Successfully completed or enrolled in a Food Service Work program at a College of applied arts and technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college.Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; Or have enteredinto a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the positionFood Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agencyKnowledgeable about food handling and storageAbility to prepare modified food texturesAbility to understand and follow production requirementsAbility to serve food attractively and correctly by understanding orders and diet spreadsheets,Ability to lift up to 25 lbsMentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,Organizational and time-management skills,Individual and teamwork skills.Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactionsAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.Must meet current legislationClear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-Ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references requiredWhat do we offer you?Competitive wagesEmployee perksSupport for personal and professional growthWe appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

📌 Dietary Aid - Casual (Haldimand County)
🏢 Kindera Living
📍 Haldimand County