Dietary Aide Temporary Part Time Evenings

Sienna Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Scarborough, ON is seeking a Dietary Aide for a temporary part-time role (30 hours biweekly). The position supports residents with meals, ensures safe food handling, and adheres to infection control and organizational standards.

You will assist in meal preparation, serving, taking orders per dietary needs, and maintaining clean dining and kitchen areas. A current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate is required along with passing Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Records Checks.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Ability to follow proper food service procedures.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals according to residents' diets.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and store food with correct labeling and dating.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, kitchens, and storage spaces.
• Take resident meal orders by name and dietary preferences; serve meals and beverages.
• Set and clear tables, and sanitize surfaces and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resident care.

Skills

English communication

Food handling

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Temporary Part Time 30 hrs biweekly

Midland Gardens Community - Scarborough, ON

Rate of Pay: $23.77 - $25.30(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.

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.