Dietary Aide Jobs

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Vernon, 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 Aid, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the delivery of high-quality hospitality services.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications And Experience

• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel is an asset
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
• Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Superior oral and written communication skills

Conditions of Employment

• 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
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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