Dietary Aide

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Dietary Aide to enhance dining experiences for residents. You will deliver meals with warmth, assist in room setup, and maintain a clean dining area while following safety guidelines.

This role emphasizes service quality and attention to residents’ preferences. The position requires elementary education, a valid Food Handler Certification, and prior experience in serving or customer service.

Qualifications

• Secondary School education or equivalent.
• Food Handler Certification (training provided if not already certified).
• Experience as server or in customer service role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take and deliver tableside food and beverage orders promptly and professionally.
• Provide attentive service that reflects residents’ preferences and personal tastes.
• Set up the dining room and clear tables following Chartwell standards.
• Maintain clean and organized area to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Wash, dry, and store dishes, and equipment while following all health & safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Education

Secondary School education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating a welcoming dining experience for older adults? As a Dietary Aide at Chartwell, you’ll ensure residents and guests enjoy delicious meals served with warmth and attention to detail. Your friendly service, organization, and commitment to quality will help make every mealtime special.

What You’ll Do

• Take and deliver tableside food and beverage orders promptly and professionally
• Provide attentive service that reflects residents’ preferences and personal tastes
• Set up the dining room and clear tables following Chartwell standards
• Maintain clean and organized area to ensure safety and efficiency
• Wash, dry, and store dishes, and equipment while following all health & safety rules

What You’ll Bring

• Secondary School education or equivalent
• Food Handler Certification (training provided if not already certified)
• Experience as server or in customer service role
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and attentive to detail

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing for long periods, lifting and carrying heavy items, and handling kitchen tools safely
• Preparedness to respond to emergency situations
• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

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.