Only apply to this position if you have below documents-
CPR within 1 year
Vulnerable sector check within 6 months
Food handler certification
TB test within last 6 months
Must have LTC experience
Covid Vaccination
Job responsibilities-
- Assist the Dietary Supervisor in ensuring that the requirements of the Long Term Care Homes Act 2007 and other appropriate legislation are implemented in the dietary department.
- Ensure that established policies, procedures and work assignments are followed and provide direction to Dietary Aides accordingly.
- Ensure that meals are prepared and adequate portions are served on time and at the proper temperature in accordance with the menu/therapeutic menu or substitutions approved by the Dietary Supervisor.
- Ensure that menus are posted and dated.
- Ensure that the approved recipes and production sheets are followed in the preparation of meals.
- Record and adjust quantities on the production sheet as required.
- Ensure that cleaning and maintenance schedules, sanitary and safety procedures are carried out; report all equipment failures and breakdowns promptly to the Dietary Supervisor or Administrator. Promptly correct any unsanitary/unsafe conditions.
- Supervise Dietary Aides in the performance of their duties and assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the dietary department in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
- Ensure that care and services are delivered in environments that support safe resident care. Ensure that processes are maintained to support safe environments for all residents, visitors and staff
- Ensure that food and equipment is prepared, stored and handled in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications and directions.
- Assist the Dietary Supervisor in the purchasing, receiving, checking and storage of foods and other supplies and maintain food records as required.
- Prepare special diets and ensure that they are provided as required.
- Undertake inventory of food and supplies as directed by Dietary Supervisor.
- Assist in the maintenance of optimal safety standards to ensure the safety of residents and other staff.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff to the department (Dietary Aides and Cooks).
- Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, committee meetings, workshops etc. as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.
- Assist in the implementation of quality management mechanisms as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.
- Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day-to-day activities. Follows safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to Resident Safety
- Acts as a member of the inter-disciplinary team within the Home.
- Effectively utilizes all electronic systems provided.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.