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October 10, 2024
St.Amant
Winnipeg
Dietetic Aide - Term Position
About Us
St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.
Available to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every other weekend from 2:45pm-6:30pm.
Position Summary and Scope of Service:
St.Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Nutrition Services and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Dietetic Aide is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.
Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Dietetic Aide works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service.
Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services, the Dietetic Aide prepares portions and serves food, nourishments, and supplements for therapeutic diets and enteral feedings in appropriate quantities and in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations and according to menus and standardized recipes. Maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment including all dishware.
The Dietetic Aide transports food, nourishments and supplies to all programs and service areas in St.Amant. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all food carts, dishware, supplies and equipment by following regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance procedures.
St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational:
Program/Service Support
Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant, the Dietetic Aide demonstrates proper food service procedures and ensures that proper food handling procedures are followed at all times in the preparation and service of food. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness / sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.
Duties include:
St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.
As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.
St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.
St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.
Available to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every other weekend from 2:45pm-6:30pm.
Position Summary and Scope of Service:
St.Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Nutrition Services and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Dietetic Aide is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.
Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Dietetic Aide works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service.
Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services, the Dietetic Aide prepares portions and serves food, nourishments, and supplements for therapeutic diets and enteral feedings in appropriate quantities and in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations and according to menus and standardized recipes. Maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment including all dishware.
The Dietetic Aide transports food, nourishments and supplies to all programs and service areas in St.Amant. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all food carts, dishware, supplies and equipment by following regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance procedures.
St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational:
- Completion of Grade XII (or G.E.D.)
- Valid Food Handlers Certification Level 1
- Combination of 2015 hours of work experience in food preparation in an institutional setting and/or food service is preferred
- Knowledge of therapeutic and texturized diets is preferred
- Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
- Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
- Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
- Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust
- Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions
- Values and commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning
- Proficiency in English that includes the ability to read, write and verbally communicate
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Fine motor skills to handle equipment, food and supplies
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment and to be exposed to heat and cold and other hazards that may accompany food preparation areas
- Ability to comply with the applicable dress codes, safety and sanitation policies and maintain personal appearance and cleanliness
- Ability to comply with policies and regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment and safe work procedures
- Energetic, self-directed, client-focused
- Demonstrated initiative to problem solve within a range of duties and responsibilities
- Demonstrated commitment to spirit of Continuous Quality Improvement
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and recognized holidays if/as required
- Physically capable of meeting the demands of the position, in good health and able to maintain a satisfactory attendance record
Program/Service Support
Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant, the Dietetic Aide demonstrates proper food service procedures and ensures that proper food handling procedures are followed at all times in the preparation and service of food. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness / sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.
Duties include:
- Prepares, portions and serves food, beverages, nourishments, supplements and enteral feedings for people supported according to diet plans and following menus, standardized recipes and tallies and/or production sheets and client Kardex under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services
- Ensures the preparation of quality food, service of prescribed portions, correct serving temperature of foods and the use of safe food handling practices
- Texturizes foods, nourishments and supplements according to client needs and according to international texturization standards
- Ensures that food is held and served at appropriate temperatures
- Meets food preparation and serving deadlines
- Works within service schedules to have food ready on time for service
- Labels, refrigerates, freezes or places in dry storage area, all leftover food in appropriate containers within 30 minutes after service
- Ensures regular rotation of refrigerated and frozen foods and dry goods according to FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures
- Prepares supplements and enteral feedings according to prescribed diet orders and recipes
- Presents all foods in a wholesome and appealing manner
- Serves food to residents in a friendly, respectful, service and person-centered manner
- Performs cleaning routines, and ensures the maintenance of sanitation and cleanliness of all work areas and equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned, and as required
- Responsible for responding to kitchen phone calls and maintains documentation of all requests. Fulfills all call requests in a timely manner
- Manages and coordinates information needs, collects needed statistics and data to support the provision of quality services
- Reports on status of work completed, and work outstanding to the Manager or designate
- Reports all matters of significance, unusual or sensitive events immediately to the Manager or designate
- Consults with the Supervisor to ensure equipment repairs are completed as necessary, services are cost effective and meet sanitation and food handling regulations
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Resource Management
- Quality Management and Process Improvement
- Organization Planning and Development
St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.
As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.
St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.
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