DIETARY AIDE, CPT

at  Niagara Health System

Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services, the successful candidate will work in a team based environment performing a variety of service related duties in the kitchen and/or nursing units. Duties include meal tray assembly, portioning foods, delivering meal carts, washing service ware, and basic food preparation. Duties also include delivery/retrieval of food trays, and delivering nourishment snacks. Shift rotations are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o A minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent
o Food Handlers Certificate required and knowledge of safe food handling
o Minimum 1 year experience in Long term care preferred
o Appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the field of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service
o Dietary Food Service Workers Certificate considered an asset
o Familiarity with therapeutic diets
o Ability to perform repetitive motions and lift an average of 15 lbs
o Knowledge of proper body mechanics to meet the physical demands of the job for prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset
Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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