Senior Living Dietary Aide: Meals & Catering

Chartwell Master Care LP; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwell Master Care LP is seeking a Dietary Aide at a retirement residence to assist in meal preparation and service for residents. You will help ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality dining experiences, including catering events and resident interactions.

The ideal candidate has prior food service experience in care settings, English literacy, and empathy for seniors, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under time constraints.

Qualifications

• Previous food services experience in retirement residence, long term care residence or other hospitality environment.
• Completion of secondary school education or equivalent.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is preferred; Smart Serve Certificate is preferred; First Aid Certificate is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for serving to residents.
• Ensures resident satisfaction with meal service.
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Food and Beverage Manager.
• Performs the set-up, serving and tear down services at booked catering events.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Organization

English reading/writing

Education

Secondary school education or equivalent

Job description

Chartwell Master Care LP is seeking a Dietary Aide at a retirement residence to assist in meal preparation and service for residents. You will help ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality dining experiences, including catering events and resident interactions.

The ideal candidate has prior food service experience in care settings, English literacy, and empathy for seniors, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under time constraints.