COOK/DIETARY AIDE - URGENTLY HIRING

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON is seeking a Dietary Aide to deliver meals and assist in food service under the Culinary Services Manager. The role emphasizes resident safety and high-quality care aligned with our mission.

Qualifications include a current food handling certificate and cooking experience; previous health care/hospitality experience is a plus. Wage starting at $19.08/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board health or an agency of the board of health or has recently successfully completed an equivalent food handler training program
• Cooking experience in a food service setting is required
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors
• Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, Sanitation Code
• Knowledgeable about food handling and storage
• Ability to serve food attractively and correctly by understanding orders
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Individual and teamwork skills
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (within last 6 months), recent TB test results (within last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (within last 1 yr), and two supervisory references are required

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner
• Preparing, plating, and serving food
• Respect the Residents' likes and dislikes and adhere to their special dietary requirements
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task
• Maintains serveries, tables, food storage area, fridges, and freezers
• Clean and reset tables and remove dirty dishes
• Ensures dishwasher is loaded, operated, and emptied
• Collaborates with all associates in Food Services and other departments
• Supports FIFO processes
• Vacuum and damp mop floors as needed
• Ensures a safe working environment
• Participates in education as required
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence, Niagara Falls, ON, CA

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1506

Salary Range: $19.08 To $21.07 Hourly

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Dietary Aide reports to t he Culinary Services Manager a nd is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing and/or serving meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $19.08/hour.

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner,

Preparing, plating, and serving food,

Respect the Residents' likes and dislikes and adhere to their special dietary requirements,

Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,

Maintains serveries, tables, food storage area, fridges, and freezers,

Clean and reset tables and remove dirty dishes,

Ensures dishwasher is loaded, operated, and emptied,

Collaborates with all associates in Food Services and other departments,

Supports FIFO processes,

Vacuum and damp mop floors as needed,

Ensures a safe working environment,

Participates in education as required,

Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Current certificate in food handling training from a local board health or an agency of the board of health or has recently successfully completed an equivalent food handler training program

Cooking experience in a food service setting is required

Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,

Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,

Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, Sanitation Code,

Knowledgeable about food handling and storage,

Ability to serve food attractively and correctly by understanding orders,

Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned

Organizational and time-management skills

Individual and teamwork skills

Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references are required.

What do we offer you

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Dietary Aide reports to t he Culinary Services Manager a nd is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing and/or serving meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $19.08/hour.

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner,
• Preparing, plating, and serving food,
• Respect the Residents' likes and dislikes and adhere to their special dietary requirements,
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,
• Maintains serveries, tables, food storage area, fridges, and freezers,
• Clean and reset tables and remove dirty dishes,
• Ensures dishwasher is loaded, operated, and emptied,
• Collaborates with all associates in Food Services and other departments,
• Supports FIFO processes,
• Vacuum and damp mop floors as needed
• Ensures a safe working environment,
• Participates in education as required,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board health or an agency of the board of health or has recently successfully completed an equivalent food handler training program
• Cooking experience in a food service setting is required
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors
• Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, Sanitation Code
• Knowledgeable about food handling and storage
• Ability to serve food attractively and correctly by understanding orders
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Individual and teamwork skills
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references are required.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.

Week 1: Sun 11:30 AM–7:30 PM, Wed 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, Fri 11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Week 2: Wed 11:30 AM–7:30 PM, Fri 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sat 11:30 AM–7:30 PM
49 Hours Bi-Weekly