Dietary Aide- Permanent Part Time 4:00pm to 9:30pm

Sienna Senior Living; Georgina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living organization in Ontario is seeking a Dietary Aide to enhance the lives of residents through effective food service. The role requires knowledge of proper food handling techniques, the ability to assist in meal preparation, and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates must maintain a Safe Food Handler's Certificate and successfully pass background checks. Being part of a caring team dedicated to resident satisfaction is essential in this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate is required.
• Must be familiar with service and handling of food.
• Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with food service and handling procedures

Ability to operate cooking equipment

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

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.

Typical Day Impact

• Following proper food handling techniques.
• Dates, labels, and store food properly.
• Keeping work area clean and uncluttered, and completing 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.