Food Service Assistant

Optima Living; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to create a welcoming dining experience for residents. In this role, you will be responsible for greeting residents, taking meal orders, and ensuring the dining area is safe and inviting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food services, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents while working in a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about food service and resident care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in food service.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greeting residents and taking meal orders.
• Ensuring a safe and sanitary dining area.
• Supporting residents with special dietary needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Food Services Knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary

Tools

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Let us welcome you home to The Kensington, Victoria, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As a Food Service Assistant, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through creating a friendly, inviting dining experience for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Greeting residents
• Take meal orders
• Answering questions about menu items
• Serve meals and beverages, including carrying heavy trays
• Support residents requiring alternate menu option due to allergies or medical reasons
• Assist with dishes and food preparation
• Ensure the dining area is safe and sanitary
• Serve during special events and catered functions as needed
• Setting and re-setting tables, clearing debris and garbage
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies
• Identify and report any health, safety, and maintenance concerns
• Be able to maintain patienceand tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience
• Post-secondary education in culinary is preferred
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
• Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation and presentation
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work flexible shifts

Conditions of Employment

• Food Safe Certification
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check