Dietary Aide

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services for residents in senior living communities. You will help prepare meals, serve residents with respect, and ensure a clean, safe dining environment. The role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to health and sanitation standards.

Qualifications include a FDNM diploma, food handler certification, and a year of healthcare or hospitality experience. A flexible schedule and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of service experience in healthcare, senior living, or hospitality.
• Basic understanding of food preparation techniques, portion control, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions. Needs to communicate fluently in English; bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Strong time management and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Meal Service & Presentation: Assist in meal preparation and ensure food is plated attractively for residents, serve meals respectfully, and monitor temperatures to comply with safety regulations.
• Sanitation & Compliance: Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas; follow all food safety regulations and properly label and store food.
• Resident Engagement & Support: Provide courteous service, assist residents with special accommodations while maintaining dignity and comfort, communicate dietary concerns to culinary/healthcare teams.
• Operational Support: Set up/break down dining areas, assist with dishwashing, restock supplies, and adhere to PPE guidelines.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Support Aramark mission, collaborate with culinary team, and participate in ongoing training to enhance skills in senior living food service.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Food and Nutrition Management Diploma (FDNM)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you someone who takes pride in making a meaningful difference in the livesof others? Join a team where your passion can shine through in work that trulymatters.

At Aramark, we serve thousands of seniors living in assisted living, independentliving, skilled nursing, and memory care communities. Everything we do helpsmake each day special for the residents we serve. From providing deliciousdining experiences to keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming, we createmoments that bring joy, promote wellness, and support vibrant, fulfilling lives.With seniors at the heart of what we do, we are dedicated to nurturing lives andcreating meaningful connections. Bring your purpose and passion to Aramark andbe part of a team that makes every moment count.

The Dietary Aide is responsible for supporting the culinary team by assistingwith meal service, ensuring a clean and organized dining environment, andupholding high standards of food safety and sanitation. This role plays a vitalpart in enhancing the dining experience for residents in a Senior Livingcommunity, requiring professionalism, attention to detail, and a compassionateapproach to serving older adults.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramarklocation based on client requirements and business needs.

Meal Service & Presentation

• Assist in meal preparation and ensure food is plated attractively and appropriately for residents.
• Serve meals in a friendly and respectful manner, ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences are met.
• Monitor food temperatures to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Assist residents with meal trays, beverages, and dining needs as necessary.
• Prepare carts for meal delivery to residents and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with meal tickets, gather necessary information, and place tickets on trays for proper identification.

Sanitation & Compliance

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, serving areas, and dining room.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Properly store and label food to maintain safety and freshness.
• Participate in deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and food prep areas.

Resident Engagement & Support

• Provide courteous and respectful service, fostering a warm and positive dining experience.
• Assist residents who require special accommodations while ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Communicate resident dietary concerns or food preferences to the culinary and healthcare teams.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers.

Operational Support

• Set up and break down dining areas before and after meal service.
• Assist with dishwashing and maintaining a steady workflow in the kitchen.
• Monitor and restock supplies as needed, including utensils, condiments, and beverages.
• Follow all uniform and PPE guidelines for a clean, professional, and safe work environment.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Support the mission of Aramark by ensuring a high-quality dining experience that enhances resident well-being.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to maintain efficiency and meal accuracy.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance skills in senior living food service.
• Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each customer by observing client confidentiality and by closely adhering to safety and sanitation standards
• Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation. Adheres to ARAMARK’s Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of one year of service experience in healthcare, senior living, or hospitality preferred.
• Basic understanding of food preparation techniques, portion control, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions. Needs to communicate fluently in the English language, bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Certifications & Compliance

• Food and Nutrition Management Diploma (FDNM) must.
• Food Handler Cartificatiion required (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Vulnerable police check required.
• 2 Step TB test results required.
• Covid Vaccine (2 or 3) proof required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations.

Availability & Scheduling

• Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts including early mornings, mid-day and evening shifts as needed CM
• Availability for early morning, midday, and evening shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining quality.
• Strong attendance and reliability to ensure consistent meal service for residents.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks such as bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

EDUCATION: FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA (FDNM) MUST.

ABOUT ARAMARK

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employmentopportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex,gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, geneticinformation, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristicsprotected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through foodand facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united byour purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, ourcommunities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents,fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter whatyou're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great placeto work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more aboutworking here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com [http://www.aramarkcareers.com] orconnect with us on Facebook[https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAramarkCareers&data=04%7C01%7CZubarev-Roman%40aramark.com%7Cd95531f1958f4c8be92608d930cd3bed%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C637594480295643289%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FStKmW3AoNZb2vJnR%2FQQ65UlkGbWjN%2B0YzJ0Pl3Vpcs%3D&reserved=0],Instagram[https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Faramarkcareers&data=04%7C01%7CZubarev-Roman%40aramark.com%7Cd95531f1958f4c8be92608d930cd3bed%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C637594480295653284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kdMgnbALw10003oI5eCv3mUef0FKb%2BAuVM38jJD%2BTEM%3D&reserved=0]and Twitter[https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Faramarkcareers&data=04%7C01%7CZubarev-Roman%40aramark.com%7Cd95531f1958f4c8be92608d930cd3bed%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C637594480295653284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aDi0EMVcAG61WwWR7WpIUFcvNiqtIRl5d8p%2BKAdrL2c%3D&reserved=0].

The Dietary Aide is responsible for supporting the culinary team by assistingwith meal service, ensuring a clean and organized dining environment, andupholding high standards of food safety and sanitation. This role plays a vitalpart in enhancing the dining experience for residents in a Senior Livingcommunity, requiring professionalism, attention to detail, and a compassionateapproach to serving older adults.