Dietary Aide | Permanent Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

RRSP matching

Share ownership program

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide at Muskoka Shores Community in Gravenhurst to support long-term residents with meals and dining needs. You will contribute to a home-like atmosphere by providing compassionate, dignity-driven care through food service.

Responsibilities include following dietary plans, serving meals, and maintaining clean dining areas while collaborating with a caring team dedicated to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Have a valid Safe Food Handler's Certificate or willing to obtain.
• Committed to providing compassionate support for seniors.
• Detail-oriented with strong customer service to communicate with residents and staff.
• Experience in food service from institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality.
• Food Service Worker Certificate would be excellent, but not required.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit.
• Pass Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Follow residents' diets and food preferences.
• Take menu orders from residents.
• Set and clear tables and ensure sanitation.
• Maintain proper food handling practices.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Safe Food Handler's Certificate

Food Service Worker Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Muskoka Shores Community - GravenhurstRate of Pay $21.44 (As per Collective Agreement)

This position is for an existing vacancy As a Dietary Aide at Long Term Care, you'll contribute more than just your professional skills; you'll create meaningful relationships with the individuals who call Sienna Senior Living their home. This position allows you to deliver compassionate care to our residents through your responsibilities in dietary services. Each day presents a new opportunity to improve your abilities and deepen your connections with both your coworkers and the residents you support. Join a team that prioritizes getting to know each resident by their life stories, not just by their names. It's not only achievable; it's expected. Our mission is to infuse joy into everyday living! We are deeply committed to serving Canada's seniors, ensuring that they lead lives filled with comfort, dignity, and respect.

What Sienna Offers

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• RRSP with employer match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You'll Be Doing

You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. As a Dietary Aide you will do meaningful work everyday ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents'. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

How You'll Succeed

• Food Preparation & Food Handling
• Assist with the preparation of meals, and serving meals
• Follow residents' diets and food preferences
• Take the menu orders from the residents
• Set and clear tables in the dining rooms and ensure they are sanitized
• Ensure you are following proper food handling techniques

Who You Are

• Have a valid Safe Food Handler's Certificate or willing to obtain
• You are committed to providing compassionate support that provides seniors to live their lives to the fullest
• You are detailed-oriented coupled with strong customer service skills enabling you to effectively communicate with residents and staff
• You may bring experience in food service from institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality
• While possessing a Food Service Worker Certificate would be excellent, it's not a requirement
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.