Dietary Aide - Permanent Full Time 12:30pm to 6:30pm

Sienna Senior Living; Keswick; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a passionate Dietary Aide to join their team. In this role, you will support optimal food service and food preparation while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will hold a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate and possess strong communication skills. Join us in enhancing the lives of residents through quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with food service procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling techniques and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Prepare and serve meals according to residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Assist in dining room setup and cleaning duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Food handling procedures

Use of institutional cooking equipment

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

12:30 - 6:30 PM

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Dietary Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Dietary Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways:
• Following proper food handling techniques.
• Dates, labels, and stores food properly.
• Keeping work area clean and uncluttered, and completes scheduled cleaning duties.
• Maintaining cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
• Supporting all aspects of optimal food service to meet the needs of the residents in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and the organization standards.
• Assisting in the preparation of meals, serving meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using proper portion sizes.
• Taking orders for the first and second menu choices from residents (by resident name and preference selection, following likes and dislikes).
• Setting and clearing tables in the dining rooms and washing/sanitizing tables, chairs, and serveries.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must Haves:
• Must maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Must be familiar with the correct procedure for service and handling of food.
• Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment, for example, dishwasher, conveyor toaster, and meat-slicer.
• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.