Dietary Aide

Chartwell Master Care LP; Canada; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwell Master Care LP is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and serving for residents at a Maple, Ontario location. The role involves setting up, serving, and tearing down catered events, while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in all work areas.

The ideal candidate has prior food service experience in retirement or long-term care, is able to read and follow written/verbal instructions in English, and demonstrates empathy for seniors.

Qualifications

• Previous food services experience in retirement or long term care or hospitality setting.
• Secondary school education completed or equivalent.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate preferred.
• Smart Serve Certificate preferred.
• First Aid Certificate preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Empathy and understanding of seniors' needs.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for serving to residents.
• Ensures resident satisfaction with meal service.
• Responds to resident or family concerns and escalates to Food Services Manager as needed.
• Performs setup, serving and teardown at catered events.
• Communicates courteously with residents, families, visitors and volunteers, upholding professional image.

Skills

Food service experience

Empathy for seniors

Interpersonal skills

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

The Dietary Aideis responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and providing catering services, ensures work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Prepares food for serving to residents;
• Ensures resident satisfaction with meal service;
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision‑making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Food and Beverage Manager;
• Performs the set‑up, serving and tear‑down services at booked catering events;
• Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner. Projects an appropriate image and focuses on customer service excellence.

The ideal candidates will possess:

• Previous food services experience in a retirement residence, long term care residence or other hospitality environment;
• Completion of secondary school education or equivalent;
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is preferred;
• Smart Serve Certificate is preferred;
• First Aid Certificate is preferred;
• Ability or read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English;
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors;
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.

About Us

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities.

If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 24239
• Job Category Food Services
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 600 Valley Vista Drive, Maple, ON, L6A 4H2, CA
• Residence Name Chartwell Valley Vista Retirement Residence