Dietary Aide | Temporary Part-Time | Days

Sienna Senior Living; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living organization in Osoyoos is seeking a Dietary Aide to support the meal preparation and service for residents. The successful candidate will ensure proper food handling practices and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area. Candidates must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate and effective communication skills in English. This role offers part-time hours from 07:15 to 13:45, perfect for those looking to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Must be familiar with the correct procedure for service and handling of food.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Following proper food handling techniques.
• Assisting in the preparation of meals and serving them to residents.
• Keeping work area clean and uncluttered.

Skills

Food handling techniques

Effective communication skills

Ability to operate institutional cooking equipment

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Mariposa Gardens is located in Osoyoos, British Columbia. Osoyoos is Desert Wine Country's Sweet Spot with the charm of a beach town surrounded by the only living desert in Canada. This position offers a unique opportunity to live in a city with a small town charm, with big city amenities

Sienna Senior Living offers health authority wage levelled rates

P/T Incumbent (Maternity Leave) : 07:15-13:45

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.