Dietary Aide - Casual

Compass Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents or patients in assisted living or medical facilities. You will assist in basic food preparation and serve meals according to therapeutic diets and portion standards, while setting, clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing dining spaces.

The role requires a valid Food Handler Certificate, experience in dietary aide or hospitality, knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines, and strong time-management with the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• Valid 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.
• Good time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out 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

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Independent worker

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