Dietary Aide Full Time Permanent

WHAT’S THE JOB?
We’re looking for a motivated, quality-driven Dietary Aide to join our team at the Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing a variety of duties related to the preparation of patient meals and snacks, the service of foods, and the routine cleaning of food services areas in accordance with the policies of the facility and applicable legislation. 

Your work will include:

• Assist with food/meal production
• Prepare trays/plates and/or distribute the patient and client meals and snacks according to the diet list/individual diet menus and the patient preferences
• Prepare nourishments and carts for service
• Prepare supplements and thickening fluids for texture-altered diets
• Follow each patient/client plan of care and communicate any discrepancies to the supervisor in a prompt manner
• Prepare/sanitize tables and serving areas for meal services
• Maintain a sanitary and clean working environment in line with infection control techniques
• Maintains food handling protocols and infection control practices in keeping with public health practice and applicable legislation
• Transport dishes to/from patient rooms and kitchen.
• Complete the daily and deep cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils, glassware, and equipment used for patient meal preparation, delivery, and service
• Receive, store and manage the inventory of patient and food service supplies
• Follow and meet all pre-determined work routines and schedules
• Follow cleaning schedule and sanitation guidelines

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• One (1) year clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Synergy or other menu planning programs
• Restock cleaning pots, dishes and utensils.
• Sweep, mop, maintain overall cleanliness the kitchen floor and dish room.
• Take out garbage, compost and recyclables.
• Follow safety and health-related regulations, report injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Follows HACCP Regulations with respect to recording dish machine Temperatures (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and and sanitizer strength

WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

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Dietary Aide