Let us welcome you home to Aspen House in Morinville, AB.
At
Optima Living
, we're committed to building communities where everyone truly feels at home whether you live here or work here. We operate Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care communities across Alberta and British Columbia, and our vision is simple: For every person to feel at home.
This isn't just something we say it's something we live by. All of us here feel it's a genuine honour to work with our residents. We believe in a resident-centered approach, where the resident is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our credo, "Let us welcome you home," we strive every day to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and truly at home
As the Dietary Aid, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the delivery of high-quality hospitality services.
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals using current menu
Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures
Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
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
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
Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner
Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu
Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home-cooking
Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Ability to stand for extended periods of time