Scope of Position:
The Dining Room Attendant is responsible for serving meals and providing catering services.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepares food for serving to the residents
Ensures resident satisfaction with meal service
Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team
Performs the set-up, serving and tear down services at booked catering events
Projects the appropriate image and focus on customer services in their dealings with residents, families and guests
Observes all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations
Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations
Sets and strips tables and serves food/beverages in accordance with established policies and procedures and all applicable regulations
Unpacks and stores supplies. Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
Washes, cleans and stores dishes, cutlery, fixtures and equipment used for food preparation and service
Operates and cleans food service equipment, furniture and maintains dining area
Performs other related duties as assigned
Is aware of employee’s and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures
Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations
Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent
Preferred Previous experience in providing food services in the hospitality industry
Preferred Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
Preferred First Aid Certificate
Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors
Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carry heavy trays and items
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.54 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many hours weekly are you willing to work
Experience:
- dietary aide: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-31
Expected start date: 2025-08-05
