Dining Service Attendant (2025-8138)

Verve Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement residence in Toronto is seeking a Dining Service Attendant to provide high-quality service during meals and maintain cleanliness in dietary areas. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar serving position preferred.
• Understanding of food service and preparation is essential.
• Valid regional safe food handler’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests, ensuring dietary restrictions are met.
• Maintain cleanliness of dietary areas and equipment.
• Assist in food preparation and assembly.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

Join to apply for the Dining Service Attendant (2025-8138) role at Verve Senior Living

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, your work is key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Want to join us?

Accountability Objective

Are you passionate about fostering connections and creating warm, welcoming environments through personalized dining experiences? Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager or designate, our Dining Services Attendants play a critical role in enriching the lives of our residents by providing high-quality service during meals. They also maintain cleanliness of dietary areas and equipment according to standards and regulations.

Background/Qualifications

• Minimum of grade 12 education required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar serving position preferred.
• Understanding of food service and preparation is essential.
• Valid regional safe food handler’s certificate.
• Valid alcohol serving certificate.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work well independently and in a team.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Serve meals to residents and guests, ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences are met.
• Set tables, clear dining areas, and maintain cleanliness.
• Record temperatures and food samples as per regulations.
• Use POS systems for meal transactions.
• Assist in food preparation and assembly.
• Follow infection control protocols.
• Communicate effectively with residents, guests, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with policies, complete mandatory training, and participate in safety programs.

All employment offers are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.