Dietary Aide

Sienna Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents’ health and well-being by helping with meal preparation and service in a fast-paced dining setting. You will follow food safety practices, assist with meals according to dietary needs, keep the dining areas clean, and contribute to a welcoming, respectful home where residents live with dignity.

This role offers competitive pay under the collective agreement and benefits through Sienna

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Familiarity with proper food handling procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, kitchens, and storage spaces.
• Follow diets and portion sizes for residents and respect preferences.
• Set and clear tables and sanitize surfaces after meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Food handling

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $17.60 (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