Job description
Retirement Residence looking for Part time / full time monday-friday / weekends / shift Dietary Aide Functions: To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc. Serve food to residents observing special diet restrictions, resident preferences in a professional and courteous manner To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required; Clear tables, load and safely operate dishwasher. Complete manual ware washing as required Complete departmental cleaning and ware washing as required Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, Public Health To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it Collaborate with other departments Provide exceptional customer service To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place

Qualifications:
Completion of a recognized Food Handler training program Food service experience necessary
- service, dishwashing, food handling,



customer service Familiar with WHMIS and Public Health requirements Willingness and ability to learn. Good communicator able to problem solve. Ability to lift heavy objects, stand and walk short distances throughout the day and to tolerate heat from kitchen area. Excellent communication skills, patience empathy and flexibility Must be free of communicable diseases, TB tested and Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Must be available every other weekend Physical Demands: Standing for long periods of time at food preparation tables Walking short distances and maneuvering in tight spaces within kitchen and dining room Pulling/pushing/lifting dish racks, food carts, bulk food items, etc. up to 50 lbs. Reaching and lifting food items and kitchen tools from and to upper shelving up to 10 lbs at times Memory work required to know dining room layout, table and section numbers and residents. Dexterity required to open caps, pull spray triggers, open condiment packages, etc. COVID-19 considerations: Staff are required to wear a provided medical mask during shift. COVID-19 screening and social distancing in place

Job Type
Full time

Experience:
- dietary aide: 1 year (preferred) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Dietary Aide (Ottawa)
🏢 FirstLight Home Care
📍 Ottawa