Dietary Aide

Optima Living; Duncan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Duncan, BC is seeking a Dietary Aid to deliver high-quality hospitality services. You will be responsible for meal preparation, food safety, and resident interaction. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in food services and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to work closely with residents and ensure their well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience with restaurant or home-cooking.
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals using current menu.
• Ensure proper food handling and presentation.
• Interact with residents to resolve inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Food services knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Duncan in Duncan, BC

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As the Dietary Aid, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the delivery of high-quality hospitality services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals using current menu
• Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety requirements
• Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards
• Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
• Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Conditions of Employment

• Food Safe Certification
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check