Dietary Aide
Job Number: 3251
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time
Temp Contract Length: Up to 4 months
Location: 247 Franklin St N - Sunnyside Home

ABOUT US!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051.
Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of reading, writing, math, food preparation skills, and safe food handling practices, acquired through a Grade 12 education, completion/enrollment in a food services program (e.g., food service worker certificate, cook certificate, food and nutrition diploma), current Safe Food Handling Certificate, plus related experience (or equivalent combination of education/certification and experience).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of Regional and Divisional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• A tuberculosis (TB) test and annual influenza immunization are required.
• Communication and interpersonal skills in order to respond pleasantly and professionally to demands; communicate effectively with staff, residents, and families; interact appropriately with and have a basic understanding of the geriatric population; and participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to read menu modifications (instructions for special diets), policies and procedures manuals, and work assignment sheets. Ability to write notes on residents’ eating habits, audit forms, tuck shop orders, requisitions, and temperature survey sheets.
• Ability to work shifts, weekend hours, and statutory holidays, as scheduled.
• Must provide an acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check (level 3).
• Ability to support and project the Region’s values.
  The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We actively encourage applications from diverse groups, including Black, racialized, First Nations, Métis, Inuit individuals, women, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and are committed to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in the workplace.
  For an accommodation request, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400 to request an alternate format, or email talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca.
  Please note: candidates will be provided an update on their application. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).

THE ROLE

Portions food, assists Cooks, serves customers, stocks supply carts, counts supplies, assists with large catering functions, sets/clears tables and cleans/sanitize dishes, equipment, and facilities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Portions entrees, soup, cereal, beverages and desserts for staff and outreach and other meal services.
• Clears tables, disassembles trays, places soiled dishes in rack and sends through the dishwasher.
• Cleans and sanitizes tables, tray wagons and delivery carts.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment (e.g., juice dispenser, coffee urn, meat slicer, tea pot, convection oven, steam table, walk-in refrigerators) per cleaning assignments on daily worksheets.
• Transports food, dishes, and other supplies required for special activities, outreach programs, and meetings to the appropriate locations.
• Transports supply carts to/from the central kitchen to serving sites.
• Monitors and reports to supervisor supply needs for bulk food carts; reports supply need for cafés and orders supplies from main kitchen.
• Prepares pureed and minced soup, desserts, snacks and beverages.
• Prepares daily supply carts for each kitchenette and program areas (e.g., Senior’s Day Program, Community Alzheimer Program) per production and order forms.
• Prepares supplies for catering functions following requisitions; serves meals.
• Participates in dietary staff In-Service education programs and on special committees. Participates in internal audits or inspections, as required.
• Serves customers, including staff, visitors, and residents in the café and cafeteria dining room; operates a cash register.
• Performs related duties as assigned.