Posting # 2025-007-DA-CAS-01
Dietary Aide
Casual
About Us
Seaview Manor is a compassionate provider of resident centered continuing care serving primarily Eastern Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. We are located on the scenic coast of Glace Bay, just 20 minutes from Sydney. We are committed to providing an optimal quality of life for our residents and provide individuals a full scope of programs and services through a safe, nurturing, and caring environment.
Our Vision:
Seaview Manor will be recognized and respected as a leading organization for the provision of excellent care delivered in a person-centered culture that supports the potential, autonomy and quality of life for residents and staff.
Employee Culture:
Become a member of the Seaview Team! We offer an inclusive and welcoming working environment within a supportive and diverse community, while providing our team members the following benefits and activities:
· Yearly Staff Recognition and Awards dinner
· Employee Referral Program
· Access to continuing education through Seaview’s Education Learning Platform
· Social and Health Wellness Committees
· Staff Gift Draws
· EAP Program
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Dietary Services, the Dietary Aide plays a pivotal role for the accurate and timely and safe delivery of food service to residents, staff and visitors.
While working in the dining room, the Dietary Aide is responsible for serving and retrieval of meals for residents, stocking kitchen food and supplies, and kitchen and dining room tidying duties. The Dietary Aide adheres to Seaview Manor Departmental standards and procedures, and following safety guidelines when working, and avoiding any food contamination by storing it properly.
Hours of Work:
Shifts include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
Qualifications:
- Grade XII or Equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year kitchen experience in a health care or similar environment
- Food Handlers Course Certification.
- Previous experience handling and preparing food in health care facility considered an asset.
- Enhanced experience in customer service.
- Knowledge of and experience with application of WHMIS GHS, routine practices and infection control considered an asset.
- Must provide clean Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Must be available to work on short notice and provide an extended availability calendar.
- Ability to cooperate and work within a team.
- Basic Computer skills.
Performance Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
- Operate kitchen machinery (Dietary).
- Must be in good health and physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lifting, squatting, bending, standing, and walking.
- A friendly personality with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among staff, residents, and the public.
- Must be able to attend in service education and workshops and participates in team meetings.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, noting the Posting Number: 2025-007-DA-CAS-01 to [email protected]
We thank all those who apply, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Casual
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-11
