Dietary Aide Casual

Compass Group Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals in assisted living or medical facilities in Markham, Ontario. You will follow dietary plans, portion standards, and maintain clean dining areas.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, WHMIS awareness, and strong teamwork, with the ability to multitask and manage time while delivering compassionate resident care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Experience as a dietary aide or in hospitality and customer service is preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare meals according to instructions.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents or patients according to therapeutic diets and portion standards.
• Set, clear, clean, and sanitize dining spaces.
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties according to the schedule.
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines for safe food handling.
• Follow WHMIS guidelines when using chemicals and sanitizing agents.
• Support with special function catering as delegated.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Sanitation and safety

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Physical ability

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

How you will make an impact:

You will be responsible for preparing and serving food to residents or patients in an assisted living or medical facility.

As a Dietary Aide, you will:

• Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals in accordance with therapeutic diets and portion standards
• Setting, clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing dining spaces
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties or, as per the posted cleaning schedule for that day
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food handling / preparation methods
• Follow WHIMIS and MSDS guidelines using chemicals, cleaning, and sanitizing agents
• Support with special function catering as delegated

About you:

• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Have previous experience as a dietary aide or in hospitality and customer service
• You have knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Have good time-management skills and ability to multitask
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• You have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position