What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Maple Leaf Healthcare Center?
Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Aide, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional nutritional care and support to our residents. This energetic position involves assisting with meal preparation, serving nutritious food, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring a safe and welcoming dining environment. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a positive experience for residents while adhering to all safety and dietary guidelines. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain valuable experience in a compassionate healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food production and meal preparation in accordance with dietary requirements and safety standards
- Serve meals to residents with friendly, professional customer service, ensuring proper portioning and presentation
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, including cleaning dishes, utensils, and food prep surfaces
- Follow safe lifting practices when handling heavy items or equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Support the dietary department by bussing tables, assisting with food handling, and ensuring a tidy dining environment
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, mixers, and other culinary tools
- Adhere strictly to food safety protocols, JCAHO standards (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), and sanitation procedures
Qualifications
- Previous experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly preferred
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation, sanitation, and safety regulations
- Experience working with geriatric patients or in dietary departments is advantageous
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently throughout shifts
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting and safe lifting practices
- Basic math skills for portioning and inventory management
- Excellent customer service skills with a compassionate approach to working with residents
- Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment and adhering to workplace safety protocols
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a positive impact on residents’ lives through nutritious meal service. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow while you contribute to the well-being of our community.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,211 - $40,320