Dietary Aide - Permanent Part Time 11:30am to 7:00pm

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

Job summary

A health and wellness company in Ontario is seeking a Dietary Aide who will ensure food safety and service quality. The role includes meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food handling standards. Ideal candidates should possess a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate and effective communication skills. This position is vital in enhancing the residents’ dining experience and promoting a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with food service procedures and handling.
• Ability to operate equipment like dishwasher and meat-slicer.
• Effective verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Assist in meal preparation and serving.

Skills

Food handling techniques

Effective communication skills

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Institutional cooking equipment

Job description

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:

• Follow proper food handling techniques.
• Date, label, and store food properly.
• Keep the work area clean and uncluttered, and complete scheduled cleaning duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
• Support 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.
• Assist in the preparation of meals, serve meals and beverages, follow residents’ diets and food preferences, using proper portion sizes.
• Take orders for the first and second menu choices from residents (by resident name and preference selection, following likes and dislikes).
• Set and clear tables in the dining rooms and wash/sanitize tables, chairs, and serveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• Maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Be familiar with the correct procedure for service and handling of food.
• Operate institutional cooking equipment, for example, dishwasher, conveyor toaster, and meat-slicer.
• 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.