Dietary Aide, Union Casual AgeCare Glenwarren

AgeCare; Victoria; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal setup, service, and cleanup in our residence. You will help prepare items, serve meals, and assist with tray delivery to residents and guests, ensuring a respectful and welcoming dining experience.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, with potential involvement in catering for events and orientations for new staff. A Food Handler’s Certificate is required, and prior senior-care or food-service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Preference for experience in food service and working with seniors.
• Must possess or be enrolled in Food Service Worker Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests professionally and courteously.
• Assist in set up and preparation for service of items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.
• Set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required.
• Assist with cleaning of dishware and cutlery at the end of each seating.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required.
• Assist with catering and participate in special occasions and theme events.
• Assist in orientation and training of new dietary employees.
• Follow health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
• Comply with provincial regulations and department policies.

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Dietary Aide provides support to the set up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.

What You Will Do:

• To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.
• To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required.
• To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required.
• To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required.
• To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events.
• To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees.
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
• To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures.

What You Will Need:

• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate
• Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors.
• Must possess or be enrolled in Food Service Worker Training Program.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift.
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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