Casual Food Service Aide - Devonshire

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Devonshire Seniors Community in Edmonton is seeking a Casual Food Service Aide to support daily dining operations under Cook/Dietary Supervisor. Wage rate starts at 17.27 CAD per hour under AUPE agreement, with responsibilities covering meal prep, dishwashing, stock maintenance and resident service.

The role emphasizes safety culture, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety policies. Grade 12 and food service prep experience are preferred; strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; food service preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day food preparation and service, including dishwashing and meal setup.
• Assist Residents as required and maintain clean dining areas.
• Receive, distribute and store supplies; manage stock and supplies.
• Support safety programs and attend meetings as applicable.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Organization

Equipment operation

Instruction following

Physical ability

Equivalences considered

Education

Grade 12

Job description

DEVONSHIRE SENIORS COMMUNITY

DEVONSHIRE SENIORS COMMUNITY

Closing Date: Friday, July 15th 2026
POSITION AVAILABLE – Food Service Aide
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Casual
WAGE RATE - Dependant on Qualified Experience
$ 17.27 (Step 1) per AUPE collective agreement
DEPARTMENT: 500 000: Dietary/Food Services
JOB FUNCTION: Worker/Aide
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Support Service Manager or Designate

JOB SUMMARY

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

Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the
size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable.
1. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the preparation and provision of meals toResidents. This includes less complex food preparation as requested and meal/nourishment serviceset-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 oneach 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 ofmeals 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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandated
• Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices
• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:
• Uses safe work procedures,
• Promotes health and safety policy and awareness,
• Makes safety suggestions
• Reads OHS minutes posted
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other
• workers and the general public
• Reports any near miss, injury, accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and
• completes required reports
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions
• Sets a good example

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Grade 12; food service preparation experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, learn procedures and follow routine processes.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Equivalences may be considered

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, facsimile, and photocopier

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires a significant amount of walking, sitting and standing throughout the shift. A frequent amount of
squatting, bending, kneeling and reaching.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENT

Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts/scrapes, burns
Environmental: Draught, dust exposure, using equipment with moving parts
Chemical: Equipment cleaners Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases i.e., colds, influenza, GI
Radiation: Remote

A CLEAR AND CURRENT POLICE CHECK IS REQUIRED UPON