Dietary Aide

Southbridge Care Homes; Hensall; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable long-term care provider in Hensall is seeking a Part Time Dietary Aide. The role focuses on providing nutritious meals and requires a College Level Food Service Worker Program enrollment. Responsibilities include safe food handling, assisting with food preparation, and serving meals according to residents' dietary needs. Excellent communication skills and a caring attitude are essential. This position is a weekend schedule with potential for extended hours, working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory enrollment or completion of a College Level Food Service Worker Program.
• Possess a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Caring heart with a passion for serving others.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is handled safely, including proper storage and labeling.
• Assist cooks in basic food preparation.
• Execute proper food service according to guidelines.
• Serve meals according to Resident diet orders.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining room.

Skills

Caring heart

Food Service Worker Program

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

College Level Food Service Worker Program

Job description

Part Time Dietary Aide, Vacancy

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Home: Queensway Long term Care

Location: Hensall, Ontario

Hourly Range: $22.55

Status: Part Time Dietary Aide, Vacancy

Reporting to the Food Service Manager, the Dietary Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by providing nutritious and delicious meals that are prepared and served with love. If you are ready to be part of a great team that is passionate about their work and improving the lives of our Residents, this is the role for you!

This is a Part Time, every other weekend schedule, though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring food is handled in a safe manner, including proper storage and labeling
• Assisting cooks in basic food preparation
• Executing proper food service in relation to internal and external guidelines and protocols
• Serving meals according to Resident diet orders
• Washing, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and dining room

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Mandatory enrollment or completion of a College Level Food Service Worker Program, meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act
• Possess a current Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Have a caring heart with a passion for serving others
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months

Southbridge welcomes applicants with disability-related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.