Dietary Aide
Casual and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Nithview Community, Tri-County Mennonite Homes
New Hamburg, ON
About Nithview Community:
Nithview Community is a seniors' community designed to provide several types of accommodation and services. Residents are able to choose the type of accommodation that is most appropriate for their care needs and continue to live within the community of care as their needs change. Emphasis is placed on assisting residents to live life to the fullest in this dynamic residential setting.
About the Position:
Reporting to the Director of Nutrition Services, the Dietary Aide is responsible for serving food, assisting with stock, dishwashing, and other related duties. We are looking for candidates with a great attitude to join our team. Schedule requires availability to work days, evenings and rotating weekends.
Wage:
$19.79 – 23.36 Hourly
Qualifications:
- Current Safe Food Handling certificate is required
- Access to reliable transportation
Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in food service fields, preferably in an institutional environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Must be able to relate, communicate and co-operate effectively with staff, residents, residents’ families, and the public
- Knowledge of basic nutrition and special diet needs of individual residents
- Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently
- Able to work in an environment that is subject to temperature change
- Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the workday
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
About Tri-County Mennonite Homes:
What we offer:
- Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
- Pension plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Training opportunities and career development
- Employee appreciation lunches and events
- Employee Assistance Program
- An employee Social Committee
- Tuition support programs
- Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen
- A positive and supportive working environment
New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check and TB test as part of the onboarding process.
Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter".
Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.