Dietary Aide Casual

Compass Group Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents and patients in assisted living or medical facilities.

You will assist in basic food preparation, set and clean dining spaces, monitor service areas, and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and portion standards. You will follow HACCP guidelines and WHMIS/MSDS protocols, and support catering for special functions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals per diets and portions.
• Set, clear, clean, and sanitize dining spaces.
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties according to the posted schedule.
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines for safe handling.
• Follow WHMIS and MSDS when using chemicals and sanitizers.
• Support with special function catering as delegated.

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