Job Type: Part-time/ Casual/ On-Call

Availability; Must be able to work weekends, days, afternoon and evenings

Shift Hours: 6:30am-2:30pm, 11:00am-7:00pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm

Requirements: Proof Required

- Current Food Handlers Certification (Public Health)
- “All Clear” Vulnerable Sector Check w/Adult Abuse Registry Check not less than 6 months old.
- Satisfactory TB Screening and current year Flu Vaccine
- COVID Vaccination: 2 dose plus Booster.
- Previous Cooking experience in a healthcare environment is an asset.

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

- One year of practical experience in in long term care environment
- Must be able to read, understand, write legibly and accurately follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Must be able to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene
- Must be physically capable of completing the tasks of the position.
- Must be able to work accurately, quickly and safely
- Must have excellent attendance, punctuality and must be able to work independently
- Ability to work effectively in a strong team environment

Workplace Environment:

- The Dietary Aide stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts (from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, above shoulder), carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry dietary supplies/ various food products up to and including 5 pounds, with assistance/devices and withstand exposure to changing temperature and humidity such as entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables.
- Will, at times, work in close proximity to individuals presenting with or at risk for responsive behaviours that may be associated with complex and challenging mental health,



substance use and/or other neurological conditions.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO)

- Excellence in customer service
- Set dining tables following seating plan
- Prepare nourishments/carts for units
- Serve meals to residents according to individual likes/dislikes while adhering to therapeutic diets.
- Clear soiled dishes/wash and sanitize dining tables
- Warewashing/cleaning
- Stocking/stock rotation
- Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals. Meet scheduled meal and snack times. Wash and store dishes.
- Follow Federal, Provincial long term care regulations, Dietary Department policies and procedures.

Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
- Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.
- Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
- 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 Home’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
- Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manager

Job Types: Part-time, Casual Pay: $23.64 per hour

Benefits

- Adaptable schedule

Application question(s):
- Do you have an experience with cooking in LTC?

Experience:
- dietary aide LTC: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Service Worker certification (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Check not less than 6 months old (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dietary Aide (Toronto)
🏢 Sherbourne Place, Long Term Care Home
📍 Toronto