Description The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and providing catering services, ensures work areas are maintained in a protected and sanitary condition and assists in maintaining a secure and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
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.



Projects an appropriate image and focuses on customer service excellence.

The ideal candidates will possess:
Previous food services experience in a retirement residence, long term care residence or other hospitality environment;
Completion of secondary school education or equivalent;
Food Protected Level 1 Certificate is preferred;
Smart Serve Certificate is preferred;
First Aid Certificate is preferred;
Ability or 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.

📌 Dietary Aide Evening 4pm 8pm Pickering
🏢 Chartwell
📍 Pickering