Compassionate Dining Room Server for Seniors

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities in Ottawa is seeking a Dining Room Attendant to welcome residents, serve meals and ensure a pleasant dining experience. You will follow dietary restrictions, handle tables and dishwashing, and support the dining room team with respect and care for residents and families.

We value safety, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to seniors, with duties including maintaining cleanliness, assisting with reservations, and adhering to WHMIS and food handling standards.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with seniors preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt to procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand and walk during shifts.
• WHMIS and safe food handling familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Be present in the dining room to receive residents at meal times.
• Serve food observing dietary restrictions and resident preferences.
• Clear tables and operate dishwasher; manual ware washing as needed.
• Check guest reservations and inform Cook on duty.
• Maintain safe placement of walking aids and store when not in use.
• Prepare tables per facility standards and assist with refreshments.
• Flag supplies to order and follow department procedures.
• Follow policies, log communications, and complete daily meal monitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in fire/safety practices.

Skills

Food service experience

Willingness to learn

Physical ability

WHMIS knowledge

Respect for residents

Job description

Riverstone Retirement Communities in Ottawa is seeking a Dining Room Attendant to welcome residents, serve meals and ensure a pleasant dining experience. You will follow dietary restrictions, handle tables and dishwashing, and support the dining room team with respect and care for residents and families.

We value safety, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to seniors, with duties including maintaining cleanliness, assisting with reservations, and adhering to WHMIS and food handling standards.