Dietary Aide | Permanent Part-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their compassionate team in Long Term Care. This role is centered around providing exceptional dietary services and fostering meaningful relationships with residents. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure adherence to dietary preferences, and maintain a clean dining environment. The organization is committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, focusing on comfort and dignity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits program

RRSP with employer match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)

Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Welcoming culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• Valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in food service from healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals while following residents' diets and preferences.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.

Skills

Compassionate support

Food preparation

Food handling

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Food Service Worker Certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide / Permanent Full-Time

Long Term Care (Location)

As a Dietary Aide at Long Term Care, you'll contribute more than just your professional skills; you'll create meaningful relationships with the individuals who call Sienna Senior Living XXXX their home. This position allows you to deliver compassionate care to our residents through your responsibilities in dietary services. Each day presents a new opportunity to improve your abilities and deepen your connections with both your coworkers and the residents you support. Join a team that prioritizes getting to know each resident by their life stories, not just by their names. It's not only achievable; it's expected. Our mission is to infuse joy into everyday living! We are deeply committed to serving Canada’s seniors, ensuring that they lead lives filled with comfort, dignity, and respect.

What Sienna Offers:

1. A competitive salary and vacation package
2. Health & Dental benefits program
3. RRSP with employer match
4. Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
5. Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
6. Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
7. A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will be a welcomed member of the Retirement team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Dietary Aide, you will ensure a safe and clean environment for residents. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

How You’ll Succeed:

1. Food Preparation & Food Handling:
2. Assist with the preparation of meals and serving meals
3. Follow residents' diets and food preferences
4. Take the menu orders from the residents
5. Set and clear tables in the dining rooms and ensure they are sanitized
6. Ensure you are following proper food handling techniques

Who You Are:

1. Have a valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate or willing to obtain
2. You are committed to providing compassionate support that allows seniors to live their lives to the fullest
3. You are detail-oriented coupled with strong customer service skills enabling you to effectively communicate with residents and staff
4. You may bring experience in food service from institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality
5. While possessing a Food Service Worker Certificate would be excellent, it’s not a requirement
6. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
7. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.