Dietary Aide, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Burlington; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Burlington is hiring a Dietary Aide to support residents in an assisted living facility. You will prepare and serve meals following therapeutic diets and safety guidelines.

You must hold a valid Food Handler Certificate and bring hospitality or customer service experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, sanitation standards, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Experience in dietary aide, hospitality or customer service is preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines is required.
• Ability to prepare meals according to instructions and size-serving standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to residents or patients in an assisted living or medical facility.
• Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals according to therapeutic diets and portion standards.
• Set, clear, clean, and sanitize dining spaces.
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties or follow the posted schedule for that day.
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines to ensure safe handling and preparation methods.
• Follow WHMIS and MSDS guidelines when using chemicals and sanitizing agents.
• Support with special function catering as delegated.

Skills

Food Handler Certificate

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Sanitation guidelines

Meal preparation

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

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This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

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