Job Description

The Dietary Aide is an integral part of the service team at Heritage House, supporting the provision of a quality living environment for our residents in the area of food and dining services.

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and/or Administrator/Designate is responsible for dietary and serving duties in the dining room and assisting the Chef/Cook in delegated duties and will:

? Respect choices and preferences of residents in meal service to enhance life quality of our residents in accordance with the Benchmark L.I.F.E. Standard(TM) philosophy.

? Assist the Executive Chef in the daily operation of food service to ensure that a high quality of service to residents and guests is maintained.

? Follow FoodSafe(TM) practices and company policies and procedures, and assist with preparation, presentation, delivery and service of meals.

? Follow protocols for setting up dining room for elegant service, special occasions, and always appropriate to the meal being served.

? Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with residents and all levels of staff.

? Assist in preparation and service of special event services.

? Ensure that the dining room is cleaned after each meal, set up appropriately and ready for the next meal service. Includes dining room cleaning and washing dishes.

? Ensure that tables are set correctly.

? Familiar and efficient with operating all kitchen equipment pertinent to the job.

? Ensure meals are provided and served in an efficient and accurate manner; strive to make mealtimes for residents an enjoyable and relaxing experience.

? Assist the Chef/Cook as required. Specific dietary shifts have specific duties which may include direct assistance to the Chef in meal preparation, etc.

? Practice and maintain established standards for proper cleanliness and sanitation as required by the Health Department and Heritage House.

? Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to pleasant dining by creating an environment which maintains the happiness, self-respect, dignity and physical safety of each resident.

? Ensure dress code is adhered to. Dietary staff is required to wear the provided uniforms.

? Ensure that dishes are washed correctly and use of proper racks, etc. is necessary to ensure dishes are properly cleaned and to reduce breakage.

Qualifications

? Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent.

? Previous experience in a waiter / waitress position preferred.

? Basic knowledge of how to use standard commercial equipment is favourable.

? An aptitude towards detail.

? Food Service Worker Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.

? Good planning and organizational skills.

? Must be reliable, mature, responsible and punctual.

? Must be multi-task oriented.

? Adhere to the philosophy, values, mission/vision, policy and procedures of Benchmark Lifestyles/Heritage House.

? Comfortable working alone or in a team environment; self-directed, able to plan, organize and deliver dining services with minimal supervision.

? WHMIS(TM) Certification, First Aide Certificate an asset.

? FoodSafe(TM) required.

? Motivational skills.

? Ability to communicate well in written and oral English.

? Must be neat and clean in appearance and adhere to dress code standards.

? Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Record Check

Job Type: Casual

Pay: Up to $22.51 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Extended health care RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oliver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

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