Dietary Aide (DA)/Cook - Part Time (PT), FJ Davey Home

Job Description Reporting to the Nutrition Manager, the cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents. The dietary aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. All staff clean eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards. COOK RESPONSIBLITIES Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively; Ensure use of proper food handling techniques; Complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form; Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus; Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place; Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments; Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget; Comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures; Participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days; Attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions; Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it; Participate in the Quality Improvement Program; Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; Complete other duties as assigned.

DIETARY AIDE RESPONSIBILITIES Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observe time limits for meal serving. Maintain foods at proper serving temperature. Assist cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables and fruits. Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes. Clear plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher.

Clean pots, pans and cooking utensils as per procedure. Participate in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers. Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control. Assemble nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes. Participate in facility meetings as assigned. Attend in-service education programs.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate Red Seal Certificate preferred Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s) Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement setting Must have knowledge of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation Must have knowledge and experience with special and therapeutic diets Ability to read and write English as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one Time Type Part time Compensation Details $21.77 - $24.18 At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.

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