Bishops Gardens is a senior-centric campus housed in the historic Bishops College and located in the very heart of downtown St. John’s. Bishops Gardens contains an 82 suite Personal Care Home, 15 Seniors Apartments, and will contain an Adult Day Club, and an Outpatient Geriatric Clinic. We are currently looking to hire full time and part time dietary aids for our facility. Experience working in a retirement/personal care home is preferred.

Dietary Aid Job description

Working with and reporting to our executive chef, our dietary aids will have duties including and not limited to:

Duties & Responsibilities

· Setting up, preparing, serving and the associated clean up concerning meal services in the Residence.

· Offering warm and professional service to our residents and their guests

· Assisting with preparing and serving beverages, salads, and desserts as well as the plating and serving of entrees.

· Keeping our dining room promptly set, served, cleared, clean, and sanitized.

· Delivering tray service to the rooms of our residents as required.

· Aiding with the cleaning of dishware, glassware, and cutlery at the conclusion of mealtimes.

· Assisting with the cleaning of kitchen wares and the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.

· Be actively engaged with our residents during themed and special events.

· Welcome our new dietary aid hires and help them in achieving proper training.





· To follow and act in accordance with provincial health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures as outlined by Bishops Gardens.

· To complete other duties as assigned.

· Attend all training sessions and departmental meetings.

· Providing warm and personalized service to our residents and to be an actively engaged member of the team!

Qualifications

· Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate

· Current first aid and CPR certification

· Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors

· Demonstrates excellent customer service skills

· Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift

· Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

· Preference given to those with experience in hospitality

· Good communication skills and ability to work well with others

· Medical Certificate (including proof of immunization and TB testing)

· WHMIS Training

Job Types: Full time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $16.35 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. John's, NL A1C 2L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- dietary aide: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dietary Aide (St. John's)
🏢 Bishops Gardens Seniors Living
📍 St. John's