Dietary Aide

File Number: 15FUTURE03
Department: Nutrition and Food Services
Status: Regular Part Time/Temporary Part Time/ Casual
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekends


Position Summary

As a member of the Nutrition and Food Services team, the Dietary Aide is responsible for contributing to a positive patient experience. While adhering to safe food handling and sanitation practices and following established procedures, the Dietary Aide is responsible for food assembly, meal and nourishment delivery and pick-up, storage of supplies, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils, dishes and equipment, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

" Food Handlers training and certification is required
" Food preparation and/or food service experience
" Proven working knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
" Knowledge of standardized recipes and portion control is an asset
" Knowledge of food service sanitation practices of work areas, equipment, dishes and utensils is an asset
" Flexible in terms of availability for weekends, holidays and short notice call-in shifts
" Strong commitment to customer service and effective communication and interpersonal skills
" Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere
" Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position

Conditions of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E. Local 1999(Service Bargaining Unit).

About Us

Learning. Leadership. Lifestyle. It's all right here. Lakeridge Health has everything you seek in your career and beyond. As one of Ontario's largest hospital networks and the dedicated cancer centre for the Central East LHIN, we foster a culture that promotes career advancement, learning opportunities and a great quality of life. Through our five hospital sites (Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry, Ajax/Pickering and Whitby), and leading cancer, nephrology and mental health and addictions programs, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to a diverse population, with a focus on achieving excellence - every moment, every day.

Fostering a culture of lifelong learning, we offer bursary and interest-free loan programs, flexible work schedules for those attending classes, and the support to achieve your personal and professional goals. For more information, visit our website at www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.