Job Dietary Aide - Casual - River Ridge, Medicine Hat

As a valued interdisciplinary team member the Dietary Aide, under the direction of the Cook and/or
Dietary Supervisor, assists with food preparation including washing, preparation and delivery of food
and ware supplies. Assists in the receiving, distribution, storage and maintaining of stock and
supplies. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Dietary Aide
ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place’s Strategic
Directions.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the preparation and provision of meals
to Residents. This includes less complex food preparation as requested and meal/nourishment
service set-up and delivery.
2. Assists Residents as required.
3. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the ware-washing of supplies, and
cleaning of the kitchen and all other dining areas in the Home including the food servery and dining
rooms on each Resident Neighbourhood.
4. Keeps work areas clean, neat and tidy.
5. Assists in receiving, distribution and storage of supply deliveries.
6. Supports the equipment control system reporting all maintenance issues of food preparation and
distribution equipment to the Cook.
7. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and work flow in meal preparation and provision of
meals to Residents.
8. Participates in, and supports the Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Occupational Health
and Safety, WHMIS, and Infection Prevention and Control programs.
9. Attends meetings and in-services as applicable.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.