330 Meal Preparation jobs in Canada

Job Description

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $25.03 – $25.85/hour +12% in lieu of benefits
• Flexible Shifts: 7.5 hours
• Benefits: HOOPP Pension Plan & Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A supportive team and a workplace where you can truly make a difference

Your Day-to-Day:

• Food portioning, minor food preparation/texture modification, and special nourishment preparation.
• Maintaining cleaning schedule and completing HACCP records,
• garbage and recycling removal.
• Dish washing and clean-up (as required), pot washing, steam line
• service – plating of food for residents/patients/visitors as per therapeutic menu
• Setting tables, removing soiled dishes & washing tables.
• Putting away orders, maintaining par levels.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Graduate of a secondary school program.
• Successful completion of a Food Handler Training Program offered or approved by the Board of Health for the Public Health Unit.
• Experience in a food services department is preferred.
• Certificate of Completion in Health Care Food Service Worker Program approved by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, or equivalent.
• Experience with therapeutic and textured modified diets is an asset.
• Previous experience in an institutional kitchen is an asset

About Us

St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is home to Hotel Dieu Hospital and St. Joseph’s Villa. Located in downtown Cornwall, Ontario, we provide Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care services to adults in our 208-bed, state-of-the-art healthcare facility.

With more than 128 years of service to the Cornwall community, SJCCC is proud to be accredited by CARF International and to be a member of Catholic Health International—an organization that sponsors hospitals and long-term care facilities across Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, the United States, and the Dominican Republic.

Cornwall, one of Eastern Ontario’s largest cities, offers a strong, modern economy and excellent transportation links. Situated along the St. Lawrence River and Highway 401, the city is just one hour from both Montreal and Ottawa and serves as one of Ontario’s 14 border crossings to the United States.

Our Mission

In the spirit of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, we reveal God’s love and mercy through compassionate care focused on the body, mind, and soul of all those whose lives we touch.

*Accommodation will be provided for all parts of the hiring process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

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Salary: $20- $22

Nexim Healthcare Inc. is a diversified health and social care service organization serving the healthcare staff needs of Group Homes, Retirement Communities, and Long-Term Care Facilities.

Who We Look for:

We are looking to hire Dietary Aide for one of our most reputable client in Hawkesbury, ON.

Why Choose Nexim?

We have a full comprehension of the healthcare recruitment business. Not only do we strive to satisfy the needs of our clients, but we also value our staff and help them succeed in their careers.

Key Responsibilities:
- To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;
- To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.;
- To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required;
- To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required;
- To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required;
- To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events;
- To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees;
- To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
- To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures;
- To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
- To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

-Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate and Food Service Worker Certificate

- Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check

- Must provide a complete and current (within six months)TB Test.

COVID-19 considerations: 3rd Dose proof of COVID vaccination

Language & Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written
• Ability to communicate in French, both oral and written
  

Accessibility & Accommodation

Nexim Healthcare Consultants Inc. is committed to a barrier-free and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment, in accordance with the AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Qualifications:

• Awareness of accessibility and inclusion best practices in healthcare and employment settings.
• Willingness to complete accessibility training (AODA) if not already certified.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and individuals, including those with accessibility needs.

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Looking for a change, an opportunity to show your exceptional skills, a chance to help lead and build a team? Grow your career with a company that shares your passion!

Contributing to The Well-Being and Quality of Our Consumers

The well-being of our consumers is at the heart of Sodexo's approach, customer engagement is integral in the services provided by Sodexo employees in various locations across Canada. We work closely with our consumers and clients to create an interactive and personalized environment for the well-being of everyone we serve.

Sodexo is proud to announce these nominations:  2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer; 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers; 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company; 2020 Parity Certification - Platinum level and Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level.

What We Can Offer You

Sodexo offers you a flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, access to ongoing training and development programs, and countless opportunities to grow within the company.

Accept food order, communicate to kitchen and deliver food and beverage to residents and/or guests in a timely manner.

• Ensure resident/guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests. 
• Actively buss and reset tables as well as complete assigned side work.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

STARTING AT $18.50

No experience is necessary, although previous food service experience is preferred. We will train you.

• You will have to go through food safety training to obtain and/or hold any required local, state, and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills are needed for POS system and payroll system.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other federal, provincial, or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted .

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager/Food Service Supervisor performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department

Essential Duties

• Participate in departmental and town hall meetings
• Receives verbal/written endorsement regarding changes in resident status
• Ensures open communication between staff and other team members
• Encourage participation in the Home’s committees/teams
• Reports observations to Food Service Manager/Supervisor relating to resident care and others (food preferences, likes & dislikes, intake)
• Mentoring new staff and students
• Support and promote a team approach
• Ongoing delivery of customer service with staff, residents, families, and the general public
• Ensuring optimal quality of life for each resident by the delivery of individualized resident care
• Report faulty equipment and ensure removal from unit
• Completion of documentation record of every shift (food temperature, freezer, fridge, sanitizer, dish machine, equipment checklist audit)
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. To participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Utilize equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates that have successfully completed or is enrolled in a Food Service Worker program at a College of Applied Arts and Technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college (preferred)
• Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; (preferred)
• Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021; (preferred)
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position
• Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments
• Able to work flexible hours, such as emergency situations
• Be knowledgeable of the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health and Home’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (within the last 6 months), recent TB test results (within the last 6 months) or a chest X-ray (within the last 1 year),
• Two supervisory references required
• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment
• French speaking an asset (for Champlain Long Term Care Residence and Lancaster Long Term Care Residence)
• Italian speaking an asset (for Villa Marconi Long Term Care Center)

Work Environment

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness.

We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.

Physical Demands

A physical demands analysis is required by an employer to determine whether an employee has the medical ability, critical strength, and mobility to safely work in a specific job. It provides the information to compare the abilities of an employee with what is required to safely perform the tasks of the position. Please refer to the Health and Safety Manual for position specific physical demands analysis.

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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.

We're looking for a motivated, quality-driven  Dietary Aide  to join our team. 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
• Ensure good personal hygiene, with a neat and clean appearance and in accordance with the dress code for the department as per policy, such as safe foot attire, hair net, uniform etc.
• Follow and meet all pre-determined work routines and schedules
• Follow cleaning schedule and sanitation guidelines
• Carry out all other job-related duties that contribute to the team approach of patient and client care as assigned by the supervisor.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Completion of a Baccalaureate Program in Dietetics from a recognized university program and full registrant status with the Dietitians of Canada
• Baccalaureate from an accredited University with a major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent
• Registered Dietitian; must be a registered member of the Dietitians of Canada
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of human nutrition, menu planning principles and practices
• Dietetic Internship Certificate from an accredited program
• One year clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Dietitian or in a nutrition related profession.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Synergy or other menu planning programs

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request. Although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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