Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description
Position Purpose summary:
The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and meal service. The Dietary Aide responsibilities include maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, practicing proper hygiene procedures, assisting with meal setup and cleanup, and working collaboratively as a member of the Food Services team to provide excellent care for Southview residents.
Accountabilities
Work in a fast paced, restaurant style workplace
Read, understand, and follow duty list and cleaning lists
Wash and sanitize all dishes, including those used by other kitchen staff, as required
Organize dining room in time for meal service, and refreshment breaks
Organize time for meal service and clean up
Deliver tray service to resident suites as required
Ensure that meals are served in a professional and polite, friendly manner.
Take direction from Food Services Manager, or designate
Understand the importance of making sure the correct meal is served when requested as per dietary requisition
Understand Assisted Living and Independent Living concepts
Keep beverage and other work areas stocked and sanitized
Assist cooks in food preparation (cutting vegetables, peeling, portioning, dishing desserts) as requested
Assist cooks in dishing food during service as required
Prepares for next day as needed, including prepping fruit and restocking the beverage fridge for morning tea service
Adhere to all principles and directives of Food Safe in the storage, handling and preparation of food
When necessary, accepts deliveries and ensures that orders are correct and properly stored.
Operate all equipment safely as per procedures
Work cooperatively with all food service staff to ensure smooth, skilled delivery of service.
Assist with managing leftovers and cleaning up at the end of shift
Inform Food Services Manager or cook when items are getting low for re-ordering
Notifying Food Services Manager of any concerns with residents
Read and understand communications via email, memos, and communication book
Dispose of garbage and cardboard in the afternoon and evening
Able to be flexible with duties to ensure teamwork and cooperation
Perform other related duties as required.
Written And Verbal Communication
Strong verbal communication with kitchen staff, management, and residents
Accurately convey work-related matters in written format
Working Conditions
The work environment is typically in a large and busy kitchen. The incumbent works as part of the dietary team.
Conditions May Include
Hot/Steamy environment
Crowded in some cases
Pressure with timelines
Cuts, Burns and entering freezers
Exposure to infectious diseases
Sharp objects
Electrical hazards
Injury from lifting
Falling on wet/slippery floors
Dealing with difficult resident situations
Physical Requirements
Able to push, pull, & lift a minimum of 23 kgs
Able to stand for entirety of shift
Able to crouch or bend down following proper form
Able to reach above and overhead
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a qualified manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Education And Experience Qualifications
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Education and Experience
Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year is an asset
Up to one year of experience in high-volume food services environment
Current Food Safe Level 1 minimum
WHMIS certificate
Current negative TB test
Able to pass a Criminal Record check
Skills And Capabilities (examples Provided Below)
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
Organization and time management skills
Strong verbal communication
Ability to follow direction from cooks or Food Services Manager
A disposition for working with seniors
Other Responsibilities
Able to support the mission statement of Southview Heights and Terrace
Able to attend staff meetings
Participate in performance evaluations with supervisors as required
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $20.42 to $22.33 with a maximum of $24.25.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
[email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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📌 Dietary Aide (Casual Position) (British Columbia)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 British Columbia