Dietary Aide

Position Details

• Department: Health Services – Long Term Care
• Employment Type: Regular Part Time opportunities
• Hours of Work: No guarantee of hours; shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m., including alternate weekends and holidays
• Pay Range: $27.52–$29.20 per hour, as per collective agreement (CUPE Local 966)
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Work Location: Sheridan Villa Long Term Care, 2460 Truscott Dr, Mississauga, ON L5J 3Z8

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big, channel your creativity, and make a difference. At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.

The Long Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to residents and families following the Butterfly Philosophy of Care. This supports emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for residents. Staff are expected to use emotional intelligence to deliver authentic, meaningful person-centered care.

We are looking for candidates available to work a variety of shifts, including every other weekend and holidays. If you enjoy working with seniors, have an approved Food Service Worker Certificate, and are willing to complete the Food Safety Certification course, we would love to have you join our caring and compassionate team.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Prepare food and beverages according to the food production schedule and posted menu. May cook simple dishes, including breakfast, and pan, tend, and remove items from the stove, microwave, retherm cart, and other equipment.
• Maintain the kitchen, dining rooms, and serveries in a clean and orderly manner, including daily and weekly cleaning of assigned areas and equipment.
• Wash, scour, and sanitize pots, pans, and utensils.
• Portion and serve meals in dining rooms and prepare trays for distribution to other areas according to the Dietary Census.
• Assist residents in the dining room as necessary.
• Work with the team to enhance residents’ quality of life and promote a pleasurable dining experience.
• Set up dining room tables before the next meal and complete cleanup and warewashing duties after meals, as required.
• Assist with dining room decorations for special and seasonal theme days.
• Update dietary records as required.
• Obtain food and supplies and assist with receiving, distributing, checking, and storing supplies.
• Set up and deliver menu items and equipment to designated areas.
• Accept and follow directions from the Cook in performing job duties in the absence of the Dietary Services Supervisor.
• Maintain good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, and other activities as directed by the Dietary Services Supervisor.
• Assist in the orientation of new dietary staff.
• Participate in relevant aspects of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve client services.
• Participate in committees as required.
• Report health and safety hazards, actively help eliminate causes of accidents, and perform emergency occupational health and safety measures as required, including WHMIS, infection control, and fire procedures.
• Follow policies and procedures outlined in the Centre’s manuals.

What The Role Requires

• High school diploma.
• Certification under the Food Service Worker Certificate program at a college of applied arts and technology, or a Food Service Worker Program provided by a private career college.
• Valid Food Safety Certification (Food Handlers Training), or willingness to complete the program within 30 days of hire. Training time and course fees will not be covered by Peel Region.
• Food Service Worker Certificate approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s program standards.
• Physical ability to perform all delegated duties.

Skills And Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Strong desire to work in a food service setting and ability to relate to older adults.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Perks At Peel

• 14% in lieu of benefits.
• Automatic enrolment in the OMERS pension plan, if applicable.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources.

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates hired to work in any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Check and TB Skin Testing before hire. Successful candidates are responsible for any associated costs.

Interview

The recruitment process will be completed using video conference technology. Please regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

How To Apply

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a safe, inclusive, and accessible community where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong, and since 1974 we’ve delivered a wide range of resident-focused services. These include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, wastewater and water treatment, road maintenance, and financial services.