Dietary Aide

Optima Living

Red Deer

On-site

CAD 20,664 - 27,552

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community living organization in Red Deer, AB is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality hospitality service, maintaining food safety, and interacting with residents. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of hospitality experience and strong interpersonal skills. This role is perfect for those passionate about providing quality care in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of one year experience with hospitality.
Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Store food in designated areas following all food safety procedures.
Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils.
Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly manner.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Food service knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

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Let us welcome you home at Deer Park Village in Red Deer, AB

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Dietary Aid, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the delivery of high-quality hospitality services.

Responsibilities

Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures
Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety requirements
Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible
Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner
Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu
Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience with hospitality.
Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Conditions of Employment