Hours of work: 3:45pm-7:00pm. 7 Shifts per pay including every other weekend.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Support Services Manager, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set-up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.
Qualifications:
- Food Handler Training Certificate (CK Public Health Unit) or equivalent, or willingness to obtain the certificate as required.
- High school or post-secondary student with an interest in gaining experience in food service, hospitality, or working with older adults.
- Previous experience in food service, hospitality, customer service, or working with seniors is considered an asset but is not required.
- Demonstrates a friendly, respectful, patient, and caring approach when interacting with residents.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, established procedures, and individual dietary requirements accurately.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
- Reliable, punctual, responsible, and willing to learn.
- Physically able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift and perform duties such as setting and clearing tables, carrying meal trays, pushing/pulling carts, and lifting or carrying food service items.
- Willingness to attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings.
- Must be able to work respectfully within a retirement home environment and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of resident dignity, privacy, and choice.
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required prior to employment, as applicable.
- 2-step TB test
Note: Previous food service or experience working with seniors is an asset, but is not required. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Rate of pay: $17.60
St. Andrew’s Residence welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.
Any interested person please apply by email with a resume in PDF or .docx format to Sarah Baute, Human Resources Manager ([email protected]).
We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
