Dietary Aide Casual

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals in assisted living or medical facilities. You will assist with basic food prep, maintain dining spaces, observe safety standards, and support catering during special events.

Strong teamwork and communication are essential, along with a valid Food Handler Certificate and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Experience as dietary aide or in hospitality/customer service.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Good time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to therapeutic diets and portion standards.
• Set, clear, clean and sanitize dining spaces.
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties as per the posted schedule.
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food handling.
• Follow WHIMIS and MSDS guidelines when using chemicals, cleaning, and sanitizing agents.
• Assist with special function catering as delegated.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Meal preparation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

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