EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Dietary Worker

Sagamok Home and Community Care Services

Overview

The Dietary Worker is intended to prepare nutritious meals for the residents of the Elder's Facility and for Elders and / or diabetics in the community in order to meet their dietary and nutritional needs.

The Dietary Worker functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with staff at the Elders Lodge. This position is subject to Sagamok Anishnawbek personnel and administrative policies, relevant Community Wellness Department policies and procedures, and relevant laws, and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementation and delivery of the community Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining Programs.
• Ensure implementation of the residential meal service, Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining.
• Prepare nutritious meals based on the nutritional requirements of the client base.
• Menu planning and budgetary accountability.
• Ordering and maintaining and inventory of grocery stock and ensuring proper storage of food and supplies.
• Ensure kitchen area and equipment and dining room are cleaned and sanitized.
• Observe safety and sanitation in all areas of food preparation, time/temperature control, proper labeling and food storage as well as kitchen cleanup.

Qualifications & Terms/Conditions:

1. Post-secondary diploma in food preparation or related program.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of work related experience in food preparation, safety and serving.
3. Certification in safe food handling, WHMIS and other Workplace Safety Standards.
4. Knowledge of and respect for Anishnawbek history, practices, teachings, language, values and beliefs is of critical importance.
5. Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin will be considered a definite asset.
6. Hold, or be willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certification.
7. Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
8. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
9. Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
10. Incumbent to provide a valid within 6 months clear CPIC/vulnerable sector screening.

Interested applicants MUST submit resume and have three references (preferably 3 recent employment references from a direct supervisor/manager or 2 recent employment references from a direct supervisor/manager and one [1] character reference) readily available upon request:

By: Until Filled.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.