Dietary Aide Casual

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals in assisted living or medical facilities. You will assist in basic food prep, set and clear dining areas, and ensure sanitation standards are met.

Ideal candidates hold a Food Handler Certificate and have experience in hospitality or customer service, with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Physical stamina and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Previous dietary aide or hospitality/customer service experience.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Meal prep

Sanitation guidelines

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent

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