Dietary Aide

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retirement residences is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and service, ensuring a safe and pleasant dining experience for residents. The role involves direct interaction with residents and requires strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in food services and possess relevant certifications. Join a caring team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in food services within a retirement residence or hospitality environment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food for residents.
• Ensuring resident satisfaction with meal service.
• Performing set-up, serving, and tear-down at catering events.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Secondary School Education

Job description

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and providing catering services. They ensure work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

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

1. Preparing food for residents;
2. Ensuring resident satisfaction with meal service;
3. Responding to resident or family concerns and taking appropriate action within decision-making authority or escalating to the Food Services Manager/Food and Beverage Manager;
4. Performing set-up, serving, and tear-down at catering events;
5. Communicating effectively with residents, family members, visitors, and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner, projecting a positive image, and focusing on customer service excellence.

The ideal candidates will possess:

1. Experience in food services within a retirement residence, long-term care, or hospitality environment;
2. Secondary school education or equivalent;
3. Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (preferred);
4. Smart Serve Certificate (preferred);
5. First Aid Certificate (preferred);
6. Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English;
7. Empathy and understanding of seniors' needs;
8. Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
9. Ability to organize work and operate under strict time constraints.

About Us

At Chartwell, we are committed to Making People’s Lives BETTER — for our residents, their families, and our employees. Join our diverse, inspiring, and caring team dedicated to providing personalized, human experiences through meaningful connections every day.

We value diversity and inclusivity, hiring individuals whose skills and abilities contribute to our success and reflect our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. For questions or assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 18890
• Category: Food Services
• Posting Date: 05/06/2025, 03:01 PM
• Schedule: Part-time
• Shift: Casual
• Residence: Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence
• Contract Duration: 6 months