Job Description

Job Description

Location: Maples Personal Care Home, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Position Type: Casual / Part-Time
Start Date: June 6, 2026

About Us

At Extendicare, we believe that teamwork, compassion, and celebrating everyday achievements create an environment where residents and team members alike can thrive. As a valued part of our culinary team at Maples Personal Care Home, you'll play a key role in enhancing the health and well-being of our residents through quality meal preparation and service.

Job Description

As a Dietary Aide, you will:

• Plate and serve meals in accordance with residents’ individual diets and preferences
• Maintain food at proper serving temperatures and observe strict time limits for meal service
• Follow instructions to prepare basic food items such as breakfast foods, simple desserts, and garnishes
• Clean serving areas, kitchen equipment, dishes, and utensils following infection control and safety standards
• Properly store and label dietary supplies and leftover food items
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and in-service education as assigned
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures including quality assurance, safety, fire safety, and environmental protocols
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Food Handler’s Certificate (current and valid – preferred)
• Experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) or health care setting is preferred (0–1 year)
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to understand, read, and follow written and verbal English instructions
• Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

What You’ll Get

• A supportive team environment focused on mentorship and lifelong learning
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to employee perks and recognition programs
• A meaningful career that makes a daily difference in the lives of others

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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.