Dietary Aide - Casual

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Westsyde, Kamloops, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As the Dietary Aide, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the delivery of high-quality hospitality services.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
• Maintain kitchen sanitation standards
• Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible
• Prepare and cook meals using current menu
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
• Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety requirements
• Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures

Qualifications And Experience

• Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
• Superior oral and written communication skills, fluently in English
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking

Conditions of Employment

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Food Safe Certification
• COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.
• Clear Police Information Check

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