Job Description

Bishops Gardens is a senior-centric campus housed in the historic Bishops College and located in the very heart of downtown St. John's. Bishops Gardens contains an 82 suite Personal Care Home, 15 Seniors Apartments, and will contain an Adult Day Club, and an Outpatient Geriatric Clinic. We are currently looking to hire full time and part time dietary aids for our facility. Experience working in a retirement/personal care home is preferred.

Dietary Aid Job description

Working with and reporting to our executive chef, our dietary aids will have duties including and not limited to:

Duties & Responsibilities

Setting up, preparing, serving and the associated clean up concerning meal services in the Residence.

Offering warm and professional service to our residents and their guests

Assisting with preparing and serving beverages, salads, and desserts as well as the plating and serving of entrees.

Keeping our dining room promptly set, served, cleared, clean, and sanitized.

Delivering tray service to the rooms of our residents as required.

Aiding with the cleaning of dishware, glassware, and cutlery at the conclusion of mealtimes.

Assisting with the cleaning of kitchen wares and the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.

Be actively engaged with our residents during themed and special events.

Welcome our new dietary aid hires and help them in achieving proper training.

To follow and act in accordance with provincial health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures as outlined by Bishops Gardens.

To complete other duties as assigned.

Attend all training sessions and departmental meetings.

Providing warm and personalized service to our residents and to be an actively engaged member of the team!

Qualifications

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate

Current first aid and CPR certification

Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills

Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Preference given to those with experience in hospitality

Good communication skills and ability to work well with others

Medical Certificate (including proof of immunization and TB testing)

WHMIS Training

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

St. John's, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

dietary aide: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person