What is the role of a Dietary Aide - Cook at St. Joseph Homecare?

The Dietary Aide - Cook position at St. Joseph Homecare is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

What type of employment is offered for this Dietary Aide - Cook role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Dietary Aide - Cook at St. Joseph Homecare | Jobs and Employment

Dietary Aide

Number of Openings:	1	Division:	Community Support Services
Full/Part Time/Casual:	Casual	Program:	Food Services
Regular/Temporary:	Regular	Location:	First Place
Union:	SEIU	Hours of Work:	Days 6 am -6 pm Flexible shifts rotating weekends
Posting Date:	March 24, 2026	Closing Date:	March 31, 2026
Wage:	$18.04 per hour	French Language Skill Requirement:	N/A
This posting is for a current vacancy/

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dietary Aid – Community Support Services (DA-CSS) assists in providing quality food services which enrich the health and well-being of clients. DA-CSS perform dietary and kitchen functions in a compassionate manner, promoting high standards of service, nutrition, hygiene and safety each day.
Through their work, the DA-CSS contributes to individuals being able to feel independent in their living arrangements.

The DA-CSS supports the Manager – Food Services in the effective and efficient delivery of program level food services, and in maintaining high standards of safety and person-centered customer service.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting with ordering dietary and kitchen supplies from food suppliers as needed
Following all aspects of food safety, as per departmental procedures governing food preparation and sanitation
Assembling prepared meals and unprepared meals
Reheating and cooking meals, carrying out pre-meal food preparation, including temperature monitoring
Setting tables for dining
Assisting customers who require physical support in dining
Meal and grocery delivery to clients
Process payment of meals through Credit card/and or debit
Following all safety and food preparation policies and procedures established by SJHC
Providing clean-up, including but not limited to, clearing and washing of tables, dishwashing, floor sweeping, garbage disposal, etc.
Maintaining appropriate records as per SJHC standards
Reporting client concerns/issues and/or program related matters to the Manager or Supervisor
Assisting with training co-workers as needed

Engaging clients in positive/social conversations
- Demonstrating sensitivity and respect to clients who may be experiencing physical health challenges

- Demonstrating a positive attitude and approach towards customers as unique individuals

- Answering customer questions in a friendly and polite manner
- Following daily meal preparation schedules as determined by the Manager
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment
- Participating in team/group meetings
- Other duties as requested or required

CORE COMPENTENCIES

Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values:
1. Support compassionate care, faith and diversity
2. Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
3. Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
Ability to work cooperatively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others
Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment
Proactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive change
Ability to demonstrate effective decision making
Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to everyday problems
Solid team-based approach to every day work activities
Good communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set
Positive and professional, with a “can do” attitude
Willingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers
Ability to follow direction and listen to instruction
Proven ability to be detailed oriented
Maintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standards
Participating in both internal and external training requirements
Participating in quality improvement initiatives
Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used (including but not limited to Procura and HPG)

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or combined education and work experience, required
Dietary Aide Certificate or equivalent, preferred
Food Handling Safety Certificate, required
1-year previous experience in food service, preferred
Previous customer service experience, required
Previous experience in a hospital, retirement home or long-term care facility, preferred
Previous experience with elderly/different abled customers, preferred

St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.

Dietary Aide - Cook at St. Joseph Homecare – Hamilton, Ontario

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