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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The dietary aide serves food and fluids to residents while maintaining cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas. They are also responsible for stocking unit kitchenettes and assembling nourishment carts according to departmental policies.
Job details
Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES Serves food and fluids to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans dishes, pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure. Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers. Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control. Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes. Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Ability to read and write English as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English. Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting. Successful candidate must be available to workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Must be available to work every second weekend. Perfect Attendance is a must as well as a positive attitude. Must be able to work as part of a team. Time Type: Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. 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. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is 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 careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
What you’ll do
The dietary aide serves food and fluids to residents while maintaining cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas. They are also responsible for stocking unit kitchenettes and assembling nourishment carts according to departmental policies.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting and stand for long periods of time. Proficiency in reading and writing English is required to understand instructions and follow safety procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Financial well-being support
- Career growth opportunities
Listed skills
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Cleaning · Preferred
- Quality assurance · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Food service · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Food service
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning
- Stocking
- Quality assurance
- Infection control
- Safety practices
- Lifting
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Lifting Ability
- Positivity
- Compassion
- Cooking
- Cultural Safety
- Packaging And Labeling
- Infection Control
- Long-Term Care
- Quality Assurance
- Reviewing Applications
- Stocks (Inventory)
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
- Social Services
- Dietary Aide
- Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
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