Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose summary:
Under the supervision of the Food Services Manager or designate, the Dietary Aide will perform a variety of duties related to the setting up and serving of meals, the preparation of food items such as muffins, sandwiches or toast, and the cleaning of dishes, trays and food service area.
Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021and Food Premises Act.
Numerous part time positions are available
Accountabilities:

Specific Responsibilities

• Set tables; prepare serveries and dining rooms in each home area for food service.
• Directs serving of meals in each home area and ensures food safety by monitoring food and equipment temperatures.
• Ensures timeliness of meal service.
• Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed, including HACCP.
• Sets up bulk food carts and serves hot/cold meals according to special dietary instructions, portions out and serves food and beverages as directed, and prepares and delivers nourishment to home areas.
• 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 trays, dishes, pots, pans and utensils, operate dishwashing machines, stack clean dishes and utensils, clear and clean tables.
• Maintains cleanliness of the server, including floors, countertops, sinks, machines and equipment by sweeping, damp mopping and spot-washing as necessary, and removes garbage.
• Checks and restocks dietary supplies in the serveries from the main kitchen.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, sanitation, environment, and infection control.
• Swipes in and out at the start and end of each shift using the Employees time clock.

• Set tables; prepare serveries and dining rooms in each home area for food service.
• Directs serving of meals in each home area and ensures food safety by monitoring food and equipment temperatures.
• Ensures timeliness of meal service.
• Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed, including HACCP.
• Sets up bulk food carts and serves hot/cold meals according to special dietary instructions, portions out and serves food and beverages as directed, and prepares and delivers nourishment to home areas.
• 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 trays, dishes, pots, pans and utensils, operate dishwashing machines, stack clean dishes and utensils, clear and clean tables.
• Maintains cleanliness of the server, including floors, countertops, sinks, machines and equipment by sweeping, damp mopping and spot-washing as necessary, and removes garbage.
• Checks and restocks dietary supplies in the serveries from the main kitchen.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, sanitation, environment, and infection control.
• Swipes in and out at the start and end of each shift using the Employees time clock