Dietary Aide - Permanent Part Time Evening

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

Job summary

A senior living organization in Ottawa is seeking a Dietary Aide to enhance the lives of residents. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. Candidates should possess a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate and have experience in food service. Join us in making a difference in our community.

Qualifications

• Valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Experience in food service within institutional or hospitality settings.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling techniques.
• Assist in food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in food prep and dining areas.

Skills

Effective verbal and written English communication skills

Food service experience in various settings

Proper food handling techniques

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

• A valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
• Food service experience working with institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting
• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills

Bonus Points

• Food Service Worker Certificate – enrolled or program completed
• 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.

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.