Food Services Assistant - FULL TIME

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

Job summary

A supportive living community in Victoria, BC is seeking a Food Service Assistant to enhance the dining experience for residents. Responsibilities include greeting residents, serving meals, ensuring food safety, and assisting with food preparation. The role demands one year of experience in food services and strong interpersonal skills. The position requires standing for extended periods and working Thursday to Monday from 11:30am-7:30pm. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in food services.
• Experience in a residential care setting or hotel preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and take meal orders.
• Serve meals and ensure dining area is safe.
• Assist with food preparation and cleaning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to handle fast-paced environments

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary

Job description

Let us welcome you home to Kensington in 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 Thursday-Monday 11:30am-7:30pm
• Able to start work immediately.

Conditions of Employment

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