Dietary Aide Food Service Worker, Job offer in Toronto, Ontario

The DIETARY AIDE will support the Food & Nutrition Services department while working in either a long-term care or retirement setting. The Dietary Aide is responsible for the overall care and satisfaction of each Resident and Guest during meal-times. This includes; preparing & portioning meals for resident dining-rooms, assisting Residents during meal-times, serving meals following therapeutic-diet orders and transporting dishes to/from the kitchen before and after meal times.

You will provide friendly, courteous and attentive service, and promote each Residents' independence by involving Residents in simple food-service tasks and decisions at meal-times.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Completed or enrolled in an approved Food Service Worker program required
• Grade 12 diploma required
• Previous food service experience in long-term care or retirement preferred
• Proficient in food preparation and serving techniques
• Proven safe food handling practices
• Motivated to provide high quality work & work in an efficient manner
• Excellent customer service skills & communication
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including;
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Push, pull, lift & carry up to 20lbs or 9kg (max)
• Ability to accept & follow directions and follow company policies and procedures
• Able to build & maintain good working relationships with residents & coworkers