Relief Dietary Aide (Union position)

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Resident Food Service

• Takes and records all temperatures of foods in the kitchen that are being served to the resident prior to and during each meal to ensure all food items are at proper temperatures as per standards; takes corrective action as necessary
• Sets tables for resident meal service
• Plates resident meals in the main kitchen
• Serves resident meals by taking food to tables, if necessary; offers choice at meal service by announcing meal selection and following specific diets
• Pours tea, coffee hot water, juices and milks
• Portions desserts and garnishes as required
• Prepares food as assigned by Cook, if necessary
• Reviews menu ensuring all items are in house for the day's menu. Checks menu for any preparation that needs to be done following production and therapeutics as required. Prepares production sheets as required

Sanitation And Safety

• Reports concerns of the department, including repair and maintenance requirements to the Manager in a timely manner
• Ensures proper storage conditions and rotation of food supplies and leftovers; dating and labeling of foods is essential
• Sets and cleans tables and trays for meal service to residents
• Collects dirty dishes from dining room and kitchen
• Washes dishes after meals, washes pots and pans throughout the day
• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps and mops food preparation areas, storage areas, serving areas and refrigerators in kitchen
• Cleans food preparation areas on a daily basis
• Empties food cart upon return to kitchen and washes cart after meal service
• Cleans equipment daily according to posted cleaning schedule
• Operates dish machine and takes daily temperatures
• Ensures all doors are locked to chemical and food storage rooms at end of shift
• Reports to work on time in clean uniform. Wears hairnet at all times and wears apron when preparing food and serving food. Wears proper gloves for H&S
• Perform other position related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a casual position with no guarantee of hours. Although there are no weekly hours of work guaranteed for this position, there is the potential of working up to 40 hours per week
• Flexibility in scheduling is required
• The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility
• The operational hours of this facility are 24 hours per day

• Minimum of grade 12 education
• Must have completed or be prepared to enroll in the Healthcare Food Service Certificate Program or equivalent.
• Must have Safe Food Handlers Certification.
• TB test is required
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Two to three years training and experience in quantity food production is preferred
• Experience/Working knowledge in word processing; spread sheet use

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have formal and on-the-job training in quantity food preparation, cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation
• Demonstrates leadership, decision making, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work harmoniously and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
• Willingness to take on new challenges and develop as position warrants
• Must be reliable, conscientious, neat, clean and demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with others
• Must be flexible and able to work to deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.