Diet Aide

Extendicare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support nutrition services in our long-term care homes. You will assist with training, menu changes, meal assembly and delivery, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive, inclusive team environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-focused service, and adherence to established menus and quality-control processes within a compassionate care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the training of nutrition services or department staff and students
• Changing food menus when necessary, in consultation with a Dietitian or Nutrition Services Supervisor
• Assembling food items and meals for patients in accordance with set menus and portion standards
• Delivering food to patients in their rooms or a dining hall
• Setting, clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing dining spaces
• Following established safety procedures for all food and equipment
• Ensuring the correct labelling of food and leftovers
• Taking part in departmental quality control audits and procedures

Job description

Job Description

Dietary Aides perform many tasks that relate to the health and nutrition of patients. Duties and responsibilities of a Dietary Aide may include:

• Assisting in the training of nutrition services or department staff and students
• Changing food menus when necessary, in consultation with a Dietitian or Nutrition Services Supervisor
• Assembling food items and meals for patients in accordance with set menus and portion standards
• Delivering food to patients in their rooms or a dining hall
• Setting, clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing dining spaces
• Following established safety procedures for all food and equipment
• Ensuring the correct labelling of food and leftovers
• Taking part in departmental quality control audits and procedures

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 [e-mail].

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.