Dietary Aide

Sienna Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living in Kingston, ON is hiring a Dietary Aide to support residents’ health and dining experiences. You’ll assist with meal preparation and service, maintain safe, clean dining areas, and help residents enjoy nutritious meals daily.

Applicants must have a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate, English communication skills, and legal eligibility to work in Canada. Compensation is $17.95 per hour under the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate is required.
• Familiar with proper food service and handling procedures.
• Able to operate institutional cooking equipment (e.g., dishwasher, conveyor toaster, meat-slicer).
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit.
• Able to pass Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service to support residents’ health and dining experiences.
• Ensure dining areas are clean, safe, and pleasant for residents each day.
• Contribute to a welcoming, resident-focused dining culture.

Skills

Food handling

English communication

Team player

Tools

Dishwasher

Conveyor toaster

Meat-slicer

Job description

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $17.95 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why You Belong Here

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package


• Health & Dental benefits program


• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)


• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match


• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges


• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be a welcomed member of the team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Dietary Aide, you will support residents’ health and well-being by assisting with meal preparation and service, ensuring a safe, clean, and pleasant dining experience every day. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• 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

What You Need To Know

• Must maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate


• Must be familiar with the correct procedure for service and handling of food


• Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment, for example, dishwasher, conveyor toaster, and meat-slicer


• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills


• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit


• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check


• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

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