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Ivy Meadows in Sackville, Nova Scotia is hiring and currently accepting applications for Dietary Aide to join the team.

Department: Food Service

Responsible to: Bonnie Porter, Manager

Effective: Immediately

Hours of Work: Casual

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent of Grade 12
• WHMIS is considered an asset;
• Ability to work well with others
• Food handlers Certification
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to the Northwood Corporate Standards.
• Comfortable using email, Word and Excel

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe and clean environment using safe food handling practices, universal precautions and WHMIS
• Ensures workplaces are organized and appropriately set up for work
• Demonstrates good judgement and respect when using and storing facility equipment
• Reports maintenance needs of equipment
• Observes fire and safety regulations
• Adheres to safe work practices
• Practices proper body mechanics
• Acts as a resource for other staff and assists in orientation of new employees
• Maintains par levels as required
• Accurately complets food temperature, food waste and quality audits taking appropriate action as needed
• Assembles resident meals according to set portions and appropriate diets
• Accurately lables all foods accoording to safe food handling guidelines
• Uses first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for stocking and selecting food
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Applications:

Completed internal application forms must be submitted online through the Northwood Hub. A current resume is required for candidates applying outside of the department.