Dietary Aide | Temporary Full Time 4:30pm to 8:30pm

Sienna Senior Living; Keswick; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide for a temporary full-time evening shift from 4:30pm to 8:30pm in Keswick, Ontario. The role supports residents by preparing meals, serving, and ensuring accurate portions while following infection control and quality standards.

The position requires a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate, English communication skills, and the ability to pass background checks as applicable. Growth and team-oriented care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Familiar with proper food service and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment (dishwasher, conveyor toaster, meat-slicer).
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) and Criminal Records Check (British Columbia).

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling techniques and store food with correct labeling.
• Keep work area clean, tidy, and perform scheduled cleaning duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors in food prep, dish room, and storage areas.
• Assist in meeting residents' dietary needs and preferences with proper portions.
• Take orders for menu choices by resident name and preferences.
• Set and clear tables in dining rooms and sanitize surfaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Dishwasher

Conveyor toaster

Meat-slicer

Job description

Dietary Aide | Temporary Full Time 4:30pm to 8:30pm

Rate of Pay: $19.20 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.