Dietary Aide - Healthcare, Part -Time

Dietary Aide Mission

Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services/the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.

To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;

To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.;

To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required;

To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events;

To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees;

To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures;

To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;

To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;

To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;

To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate

Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors

Must possess or be enrolled in Food Service Worker Training Program

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills

Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift

Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Part time

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at ***email_hidden***.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations.