Dietary Aide

Sienna Senior Living; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to enhance the lives of residents through quality food service. The role involves food handling, meal preparation, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. Ideal candidates will have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate and experience in food service settings.

Qualifications

• Valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Food service experience in health care or hospitality setting preferred.
• Effective communication skills in English are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling techniques and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in meal preparation and serving according to residents' diets.
• Support optimal food service and complete scheduled cleaning duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Food handling techniques

Food service experience

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Food Service Worker Certificate

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Dietary Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Dietary Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Following proper food handling techniques
• Dates, labels, and stores food properly
• Keeping work area clean and uncluttered, and completes scheduled cleaning duties
• Maintaining cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas
• Supporting all aspects of optimal food service to meet the needs of the residents in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and the organization standards
• Assisting in the preparation of meals, serving meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using proper portion sizes
• Taking orders for the first and second menu choices from residents (by resident name and preference selection, following likes and dislikes)
• Setting and clearing tables in the dining rooms and washing/sanitizing tables, chairs, and serveries
• Performing other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• A valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
• Food service experience working with institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting
• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills

Bonus Points

• Food Service Worker Certificate – enrolled or program completed
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

START DATE: 07/28/2023

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