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Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services/the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Dining Room
Key Responsibilities
-To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;
-To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.
-To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required;
-To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required
-To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required
-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 follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
-To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures
-To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
-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
-To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
-To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
-To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in company's Code of Conduct;
-To complete other duties as assigned.
Only those living in Swift current, SK and nearby areas will be considered.
Dishwashing Skills
- Scour pots and pans
- Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
- Operate pot-washing machines
- Clean and polish silverware
- Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
- Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Food Safe Certificate
Counter Attendant and Food Preparer Skills
- Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
- Take customers' orders
- Stock refrigerators and salad bars
- Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
Kitchen Helping Skills
- Remove kitchen garbage and trash
- Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
- Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
- Sweep and mop floors
Bussing Skills
- Set tables
- Replace linen
- Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
- Load buspans and trays
- Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
- Assist food and beverage servers in formal service activities
Weight Handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)