Dietary Aide

Job summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for taking and delivering food orders while ensuring a welcoming dining experience for residents. They must also maintain a clean, safe, and organized dining and kitchen area according to company standards.

Job details

The Opportunity Are you passionate about creating a welcoming dining experience for older adults? As a Dietary Aide at Chartwell, you’ll ensure residents and guests enjoy delicious meals served with warmth and attention to detail. Your friendly service, organization, and commitment to quality will help make every mealtime special. What You’ll Do * Take and deliver tableside food and beverage orders promptly and professionally * Provide attentive service that reflects residents’ preferences and personal tastes * Set up the dining room and clear tables following Chartwell standards * Maintain clean and organized area to ensure safety and efficiency * Wash, dry, and store dishes, and equipment while following all health & safety rules What You’ll Bring * Secondary School education or equivalent * Food Handler Certification (training provided if not already certified) * Experience as server or in customer service role * Strong teamwork and communication skills * Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and attentive to detail What We Offer * A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated * Competitive compensation and benefits * Opportunities for leadership development and career growth * A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents Additional Requirements * Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings * Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing for long periods, lifting and carrying heavy items, and handling kitchen tools safely * Preparedness to respond to emergency situations * Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448. Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Dietary Aide is responsible for taking and delivering food orders while ensuring a welcoming dining experience for residents. They must also maintain a clean, safe, and organized dining and kitchen area according to company standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school education and the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods and lifting heavy items. A Food Handler Certification and experience in a customer service or server role are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Leadership development • Career growth opportunities • Inclusive workplace

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food service
• Customer service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• Organization
• Tableside service
• Detail Oriented
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Leadership Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Attentive Service
• Food Handler's Card

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Dietary Aide
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Dietitians and Nutritionists