Dietary Aide

JOB TITLE: DIETARY AIDE DEPARTMENT: FOOD SERVICES CLASSIFICATION: HEU, FOOD SERVICE WORKER 1 REPORTS TO: SUPPORT SERVICE MANAGER Job Summary Positions at this level perform a variety of duties within a food service operation such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, and washing dishes and utensils. Duties & Responsibilities Sets up meal trays with items such as condiments, utensils and napkins; portions out food and beverages on meal trays according to menu slips; loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons. Portions out and serves food and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation; operates dispensing machines; puts away and brings out supplies as required; takes cash and/or meal tickets for items purchased; utilizes a cash register as required. Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area. Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee, and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads. Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit. Strips, racks, and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans, and utensils; operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils; sets, clears and cleans dining tables. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards, and checking cards against lists. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skills & Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.

Perform food service duties including portioning meals, preparing simple food items, and serving customers in a dining area. Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, utensils, and performing general sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas.

Requires Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must possess effective communication skills and the physical ability to perform manual labor.

• OrganizationPreferred
• CleaningPreferred
• Cash handlingPreferred
• Food preparationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Food Preparation
• Meal Portioning
• Dishwashing
• Cleaning
• Cash Handling
• Communication
• Organization
• Equipment Operation

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level