Dietary Server

VRS Communities; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

VRS Communities in Nanaimo, BC, is hiring a casual on-call Food Service Attendant to provide safe, timely meals to residents. You will follow dietary requirements, assist with serving in the dining room or rooms, and help with dishwashing and cleaning duties as needed.

The role requires High school education, Food Safe Level 1, Serving It Right, and WHMIS within training period. Fluency in English and ability to lift up to 40 lbs are expected; a Criminal Record Check may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must perform food service procedures safely and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents, families and staff.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Show empathy toward seniors and families.
• Able to perform physical tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality food service to residents.
• Meet dietary requirements and preferences.
• Serve meals in dining room or rooms.
• Set tables and clear dishes.
• Clean dining areas after service.
• Assist with catering and special events.
• Complete Meal Attendance documentation.
• Maintain beverage stations.
• Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen areas as required.
• Aids Kitchen Assistant in food prep.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties.
• Comply with public health regulations.

Skills

Food service safety

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Listening and communication

Ability to follow instructions

Empathy for seniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Safe Level 1

Serving It Right certificate

WHMIS certificate

Job description

KEYDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Providesexcellent and safe food service to residents.
2. Ensuresdietary requirements and preferences of residents are met.
3. Providestray service as directed.
4. Ensuresmeals are served in a timely manner to ensure proper temperatures.
5. Servesmeals in the Dining Room (or to the resident's room) to residents and guests.
6. Setstables, and clears the room(s)of dishes, utensils, etc.
7. Cleans, mops andvacuums dining room after service, as required.
8. Handlesvouchers for guest meals.
9. CompletesMeal Attendance document at every seating, with great attention to detail.
10. Servessnacks and maintains beverage station areas.
11. When required, washes dishes, pots, and cleanskitchen equipment and area, as assigned according to established cleaningprocedures. Sanitizes dishwasher area after each meal.
12. Aids the Kitchen Assistant in the preparationof food and assembly for breakfast service, dessert, meals, as assigned.
13. Performs other dietary related tasks asassigned.
14. Performs the set-up, serving and tear downservices at catering and special events.
15. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaningduties according to established procedures.
16. Acts in compliance with all public healthregulations.
17. Assists other team members as needed or whenbusiness needs dictate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mustunderstand and perform food service and other related procedures in a safe,professional, courteous, efficient, and organized manner.
• Mustmaintain the confidentiality of information relating to residents, families,colleagues, and the operation of the residence.
• Mustpossess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must bedependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, andbe able to provide performance through management feedback.
• Must havethe ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations bydisplaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Mustdisplay empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors, their families, andtheir professional service providers.
• Must beable to perform physical work as needed.
• Must beable to respond to emergency situations.

SCHEDULE:

• Days: TBD: On-call Casual
• Potential shift times: 6:30am-2:30pm, 7:00am-2:30pm, 11:30am to 6:30pm, 2:30pm-7:30pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm

WAGE:

$22.51/hour

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Minimumhigh school education or equivalent.
• Food SafeLevel 1.
• Serving itRight Certificate (If 19 or older).
• Mustobtain a WHMIS certificate within initial training period.

PERSONAL:

• Must beable to speak English fluently and communicate effectively both verbally and inthe composition of written materials.
• Must passa Criminal Record Check.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be ingood physical and mental health.
• Thisposition requires the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time and tolift and carry objects up to 40 lbs.