Dietary Aid- Casual

Kindera Living; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Personal and professional growth

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Dundurn Place Care Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food service under the Food Service Manager/ Supervisor. You will prepare meals per cook instructions, follow resident dietary needs, and help maintain cleanliness in service areas.

The role offers casual shifts with flexible hours and competitive wages. Qualifications include a Food Service Work program or related apprenticeship, MOH knowledge, and a Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion or enrolment in a College of applied arts and technology Food Service Worker program or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship in Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under relevant Acts.
• Experience or knowledge in institutional/healthcare/food service settings considered an asset.
• Food Handler Certification from Public Health or certified agency.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and follow production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner.
• Assists the cook in preparing and plating food as requested.
• Adheres to residents' dietary requirements and textures.
• Follows diet textures prescribed by RD/MD.
• Maintains tidy service areas, tables, fridges, and freezers.
• Loads, operates, and cleans the dishwasher.
• Collaborates with Food Services and other departments.

Skills

Food handling

Teamwork

Communication

Lift up to 25 lbs

Organizational skills

Education

Food Service Work program

Apprenticeship in Cook/Institutional Cook

Knowledge of MOH rules

Job description

Dundurn Place Care Centre
Hamilton, ON L8R3L8, CAN

Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Dietary Aide reports to the Food Service Manager/ Food Service Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by preparing meals directed by the cook for individual residents and by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate:

The starting wage rate is $23.66/hour.

Vacancy:

We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers meals in a pleasant, courteous manner,
• Assists the cook in preparing and plating of food as requested,
• Respects the Residents' likes and dislikes and adheres to their special dietary requirements,
• Follows the diet/texture as prescribed by Registered Dietitian/MD
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,
• Maintains serveries, tables, food storage area, fridges, and freezers,
• Clean and reset tables and remove dirty dishware,
• Ensures dishwasher is loaded, operated, and emptied,
• Collaborates with all associates in Food Services and other departments
• Supports First In First Out processes
• Follows cleaning procedures
• Ensures a safe working environment,
• Participates in education as required,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
• Successfully completed or enrolled in a Food Service Work program at a College of applied arts and technology or a Food Services Worker program provided by a private career college.
• Or have successfully completed an apprenticeship program in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021;
• Or have entered into a registered training agreement in the trade of Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021;
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality food service to perform the duties required of the position
• Food Handler Certification given by Public Health or a certified agency
• Knowledgeable about food handling and storage
• Ability to prepare modified food textures
• Ability to understand and follow production requirements
• Ability to serve food attractively and correctly by understanding orders and diet spreadsheets,
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
• Organizational and time-management skills,
• Individual and teamwork skills.
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must meet current legislation
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-Ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy‑conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Verbal Communication

Expert

Dietary Service Experience

Expert

Interpersonal Skills

Expert

Knowledge of MOH Rules and Regulations

Expert

Education

Preferred

College or better in Food Service Worker.