Dietary Aide

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the retirement sector is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their team. This part-time position involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring resident satisfaction, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have previous food service experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Join a diverse and caring team that values inclusivity and is dedicated to improving the lives of residents through meaningful connections. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience in a retirement residence or hospitality environment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for serving to residents and ensures satisfaction.
• Responds to resident concerns and communicates effectively.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Customer Service Excellence

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Time Management

Education

Completion of Secondary School Education

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

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

1. Prepares food for serving to residents;
2. Ensures resident satisfaction with meal service;
3. Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or reports to the Food Services Manager/Food and Beverage Manager;
4. Performs set-up, serving, and tear-down services at booked catering events;
5. Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors, and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner, projecting an appropriate image and focusing on customer service excellence.

The ideal candidates will possess:

• Previous food service experience in a retirement residence, long-term care residence, or other hospitality environment;
• Completion of secondary school education or equivalent;
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (preferred);
• Smart Serve Certificate (preferred);
• First Aid Certificate (preferred);
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English;
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of seniors' needs;
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.

About Us

At Chartwell, we’re 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 daily within our communities.

We value diversity and inclusivity, hiring individuals whose skills and abilities contribute to our success and reflect the communities we serve. 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 email [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: 18814
• Job Category: Food Services
• Posting Date: 04/28/2025, 01:29 PM
• Apply Before: 05/30/2025, 01:29 PM
• Job Schedule: Part-time
• Job Shift: Evening, Night
• Location: 180 Oak Park Boulevard, Oakville, ON, L6H 0A6, CA
• Residence Name: Chartwell Oakville Retirement Residence