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Let us welcome you home at Deer Park Village in Red Deer, AB

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Dietary Aid, you are responsible for the well-being of our residents through the delivery of high-quality hospitality services.

Responsibilities

  • Store food in designated areas following all food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures
  • Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly prior to leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation and safety requirements
  • Ensure the environment is safe and sanitary staff and residents; makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries where possible
  • Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • Demonstrate complete understanding of current menu
  • Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies
  • Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience with hospitality.
  • Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
  • Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Conditions of Employment

  • Food Safe Certification
  • Clear Police Information Check

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Part-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Sales, General Business, and Education

  • Industries

    Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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