(AM/PM) Dietary Aide-Casual positions

Extendicare; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Red Deer, Alberta is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and service. This part-time position involves stock management, serving food according to dietary needs, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have food service experience, a food safety certificate, and the ability to work weekends. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work weekends and up to full-time hours.
• Excellent attendance required.
• Active listener with a friendly, problem-solving approach.
• Strong organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and full shifts when required.
• Excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Stock household with daily supplies and replenish condiments.
• Serve food according to individual diets and preferences.
• Maintain food at proper serving temperature.
• Clear plates and trays and clean kitchen utensils.
• Clear plates and trays; wash dishes and clean pots and utensils.
• Participate in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Attend meetings and participate in in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Food Service experience

Active listening

Organizing and planning skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

Attendance

Education

Food Safety Course

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Food Service Manager, this position will perform duties as per the Dietary Aide Profile, and as a fill‑in will focus on duties around: preparing food including special diets, assisting the cook in food preparation. Delivery of food and supplies to households, as well as having a role in doing daily dishes and kitchen cleaning. Must be able to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Food Service experience an asset
• Food Safety Course.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Be an active listener who projects a friendly, problem‑solving approach and demeanor.
• Good organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management and multi‑tasking skills
• Proven experience in taking personal responsibility for seeking information from various sources enables others’ learning through sharing experiences, coaching, and mentoring.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively within the team
• Able to work weekends up to full‑time hours.
• Excellent attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Stock Household with daily supplies, replenish condiments.
• Stock Condiment and Paper Stations for Bistro.
• Stock the Showcase Fridge with sandwiches, salads, desserts, etc. according to Par List.
• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains food at proper serving temperature.
• Is understanding of all therapeutic diets.
• Clears plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher. Cleans 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.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in‑service education programs including all mandatory and on‑line in‑services.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

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.