Dietary Aide

Please note this is a casual position  

JOB SUMMARY:

As a valued interdisciplinary team member the Dietary Aide, under the direction of the Cook and/or 
Dietary Supervisor, assists with food preparation including washing, preparation and delivery of food 
and ware supplies. Assists in the receiving, distribution, storage and maintaining of stock and 
supplies. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Dietary Aide 
ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place’s Strategic 
Directions. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the preparation and provision of meals 
to Residents. This includes less complex food preparation as requested and meal/nourishment 
service set-up and delivery. 
2. Assists Residents as required. 
3. Performs the day-to-day food services activities related to the ware-washing of supplies, and 
cleaning of the kitchen and all other dining areas in the Home including the food servery and dining 
rooms on each Resident Neighborhood. 
4. Keeps work areas clean, neat and tidy. 
5. Assists in receiving, distribution and storage of supply deliveries. 
6. Supports the equipment control system reporting all maintenance issues of food preparation and 
distribution equipment to the Cook. 
7. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and work flow in meal preparation and provision of 
meals to Residents. 
8. Participates in, and supports the Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Occupational Health 
and Safety, WHMIS, and Infection Prevention and Control programs. 
9. Attends meetings and in-services as applicable. 
10. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Grade 12; food service preparation experience preferred. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.  Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
2. Ability to organize work. 
3. Ability to operate related equipment. 
4. Ability to work in teams collaboratively and communicate with others in a respectful manner. 
5. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, learn procedures and follow routine processes. 
6. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. 
7. Equivalences may be considered