Dietary Aide

The Salvation Army in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Dietary Aide in Calgary, Alberta. You will assist the cook with food preparation and service, ensure meals follow the established menu rotation for residents and guests, and help maintain sanitary regulations in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have a High School education or equivalent, completed WHMIS and food handling safety training within the last two years, CPR and First Aid certification, and a valid Police/VSC check.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• WHMIS and food handling/safety training completed within the last 2 years.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Police/VSC check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook with food preparation and service in the kitchen.
• Assist with preparing sufficient amounts of food for residents, guests, and catered events according to menu rotation.
• Maintain sanitary regulations in the work area.
• Advise the Support Services Manager on kitchen inventory and assist in purchasing items.

Skills

Kitchen coordination

Food preparation

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Dietary Aide

Responsibilities

• Assists cook with coordination of food preparation and service in the kitchen;
• Assists cook with preparation of sufficient amounts of food for residents, guests and catered functions according to established menu rotation;

Maintains sanitary regulations in the work area.

• Advises the Support Services Manager regarding inventory of kitchen equipment & utensils and assists in the purchasing of items as delegated.

Checks accuracy of plated food with resident menu choices

Participates in department and quality improvement activities

The successful applicant will preferably have a High School education or equivalent, completion of WHMIS, food handling and safety training required (completed within the last 2 years), CPR, and First Aid, and valid Police/VSC check.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $22.03 to $23.02 with a maximum of $24.01. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.