.60 Dietary Aide

DIETARY AIDE Extendicare-Red River Place

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team you will assist with plating and serving of meals. and will be responsible for cleaning serving areas, as well as equipment. While following established policies, procedures and standards. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Dietary Aide to work at Extendicare-Red River Place, a (104 bed) long-term care home, located in Selkirk, Manitoba.

What you’ll be doing

Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature. Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables and fruits. Prepares such simple menu items as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes. Clears plates from dining room tables and trays from food trollies/carts. Loads and operates dishwasher. Places all clean dishes in appropriate storage space. Daily menu posted as required. Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers. Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, infection control, and Personal Health Information. Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks supplies as needed in the kitchen and ward kitchen. Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends education in-services and completes all education requirements that are required online. Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

What you bring

Previous Food Service experience in an institutional setting, preferably in a long-term care setting is preferred. Current and successful completion and/or enrollment in Food Handler Training Certification course within 6 months of hire is required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English. Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and production sheets. Basic understanding of Therapeutic Diets is preferred. Solid understanding of portion control is required. Ability to take direction and perform tasks in cooperation with other staff members – teamwork is required. Must be mature, patient, courteous, and understanding when working with the elderly or disabled. Must be service oriented. Good physical and mental health. Ability to stand for extended periods. Must be able to lift a maximum of 23 kgs. Must adhere to the Extendicare – Dietary Services Hair Restraint and Dress Code policies. Successful candidates must be available for workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What you’ll get

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.