Dietary Aide - Part time

Compass Group Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals to residents in assisted living or medical facilities. You will assist with basic food prep, follow therapeutic diets, and maintain clean dining spaces while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a Food Handler Certificate and experience in hospitality or healthcare, with strong communication and teamwork skills, plus the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Experience as a dietary aide or in hospitality/customer service.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with good time-management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to residents or patients in assisted living or medical facilities.
• Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals according to therapeutic diets.
• Set, clear, clean, and sanitize dining spaces.
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties per schedule.
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines for safe handling and preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Independent work

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