DIETARY AIDE (Casual & Part-Time) – Villa Colombo Toronto

DIETARY AIDE (Casual & Part-Time) – Villa Colombo Toronto

Must be available on weekends

This position is available at a home/community affiliated with Extendicare Inc. The successful candidate would be employed directly by the affiliated home, not Extendicare Inc.

* Due to COVID-19 and the Ontario Emergency Order anyone working in long term care cannot work for any other employer.  As such, Villa Colombo Toronto is looking to recruit candidates who are committed to working at only our location for the duration of the Emergency Order, or longer.*

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Villa Colombo Toronto, a 391 bed long-term care facility, located in Toronto, Ontario.

Reporting to the Manager, Food Services and Food Services Supervisors, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• 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, and infection control.
• Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required. If enrolled, must complete program within three (3) years of hire date.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s).
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, short shifts, weekends and statutory holidays

CLOSING DATE:

Interested applicants may forward their resume no later than October 30, 2020

TO APPLY

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

Human Resources at

jobs@villacolombo.on.ca

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Villa Colombo’s policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Villa Colombo’s hiring process. To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.