Dietary Aide | Temporary Part Time 10:30am to 6:30pm

Sienna Living; Keswick; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide in Keswick, Ontario. The role supports residents by assisting in meal preparation and service, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring clean dining areas.

The position requires a Safe Food Handler's Certificate, English communication skills, and the ability to operate institutional cooking equipment. A Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check are required as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must have current Safe Food Handler's Certificate.
• Familiar with proper food service procedures.
• Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment (e.g., dishwasher, conveyor toaster, meat-slicer).
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling techniques.
• Date, label, and store food properly.
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered; complete cleaning duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors in food prep, dish area, and storage spaces.
• Assist in meals preparation and serving per residents' diets and preferences.
• Take orders for menu choices from residents and note preferences.
• Set and clear dining tables; sanitize tables, chairs, and serveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Equipment operation

Education

Safe Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide | Temporary Part Time 10:30am to 6:30pm

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.