Dietary aide

Riverwood Senior Living; Alliston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility is seeking staff for food preparation and kitchen duties. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting customers. A Safe Food Handling certificate is required, and experience is an asset. The role is permanent with hours ranging from 30 to 65 bi-weekly.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

On-site amenities

On-site housing options

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Safe Food Handling certificate mandatory.
• Experience in food preparation is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Take customers' orders and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university certificate/diploma

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Grill

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 65 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carrying and replace linen
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Load buspans and trays
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Scour pots and pans
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Take customers\' orders
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Prepare meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Grill

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience