Compassionate Dietary Aide: Meal Service & Safety

Southbridge Care Homes; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is hiring a Dietary Aide in Ottawa, Ontario. The role supports meal setup, preparation, serving and cleaning in the Home, reporting to the Food Service Manager. The position emphasizes safe food handling and adherence to resident dietary orders.

Ideal candidates have college-level food service program training and a current Safe Food Handling Certificate, with a caring, team-focused attitude and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Mandatory enrollment or completion of a College Level Food Service Worker Program, meeting the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act requirements.
• It is required to possess a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Demonstrated caring attitude and passion for serving residents in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, preparation, serving and cleaning for all meal services in the Home.
• Ensure food is handled safely with proper storage and labeling.
• Support cooks with basic food preparation as needed.
• Serve meals according to resident diet orders and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Caring attitude

Safety consciousness

Education

College Level Food Service Worker Program

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Southbridge Care Homes is hiring a Dietary Aide in Ottawa, Ontario. The role supports meal setup, preparation, serving and cleaning in the Home, reporting to the Food Service Manager. The position emphasizes safe food handling and adherence to resident dietary orders.

Ideal candidates have college-level food service program training and a current Safe Food Handling Certificate, with a caring, team-focused attitude and strong communication skills.