Food Service Attendant
About the job
- A clear criminal record security clearance that includes the Vulnerable Sector check and is no more than six months old.
- Must be physically fit to perform lifting and transferring and able to stand for long periods.
- Must be appropriately dressed for work.
- Must have effective written and oral communication skills in English.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with more frequent lifting of 20 pounds or less, and perform work involving walking and frequent bending or crouching.
- Perform day-to-day food service activities related to preparing and providing meals to residents, including less complex food preparation, meal and nourishment service setup and delivery, and cleanup.
- Assist residents and coworkers as required or directed.
- Perform day-to-day warewashing and cleaning of the kitchen and other dining areas.
- Keep work areas clean, neat, and tidy.
- Assist with receiving, distributing, and storing supply deliveries.
- Report maintenance issues with food preparation and distribution equipment to the cook through the equipment control system.
- Make recommendations to improve efficiency and workflow in meal preparation and service.
- Participate in education sessions and staff meetings.
About the company
Park Place Seniors Living runs retirement residences and care homes for seniors in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Its communities span independent living, assistance with daily tasks and long-term care for people who need round-the-clock nursing. Long-term care homes also support residents with dementia through secured entrances and continuous monitoring, while retirement residences bundle meals and household services into accommodation fees. Residents pay privately or share care and accommodation costs with provincial health authorities through subsidized placements. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Staff influence extends beyond their home: Park Place includes team members in committees affecting the whole organization.
- Care teams have a calming tool: Park Place music listening stations address agitation associated with cognitive impairment.
- Local teams retain decision-making: Park Place pairs community autonomy with corporate policy and clinical education.
What critics are saying
- Bed allocation limits customer choice: British Columbia subsidized placements use assessments, waiting lists and first-available space.
- Edmonton nursing work is physical: one Park Place practical nurse role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Site leadership combines competing demands: Fort Langley leaders manage budgets, risk programs and collective-agreement compliance.
What makes Park Place Seniors Living unique
- Family ownership shapes control: Park Place remains family owned and operated.
- External review covers nursing homes: all Park Place owned and operated long-term care residences have completed Accreditation Canada accreditation.
- Peer support eases arrivals: Park Place connects incoming residents and families with resident or family Champions.
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