Dietary Aide

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

Job summary

Extendicare in Canada is hiring a Part-time Food Service Worker to prepare nutritious meals for residents in our long-term care homes. The role requires HACCP knowledge, relevant certificates, and prior long-term care food service experience.

You will follow therapeutic menus, ensure timely service, and support the Dietary Manager. We provide competitive pay and a supportive team, with opportunities to upgrade skills.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma observed as a baseline.
• Food Service Worker Certificate required.
• Food Handler’s Certificate (Public Health Unit course) preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care food service is expected.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP program.
• Meet requirements of a PDA for the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering nutritious and delicious meals and snacks for residents.
• Follow therapeutic menu plans to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Promote trust, respect, and cooperation with co-workers through open dialogue.
• Demonstrate courtesy, a positive attitude, and excellence in performance.
• Attend work regularly.
• Attend in-services to upgrade skills and knowledge.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Carry out duties as assigned by Dietary Manager and Food Service Supervisor.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Diploma
• Food Service Worker Certificate
• Food Handler’s Certificate (course offered by the Public Health Unit)
• Previous experience in long‑term care food service
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP program
• Meet requirements of a Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) for the position
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of nutritious and delicious meals and snacks for residents
• Satisfy the nutritional needs of residents by following therapeutic menu plans
• Prioritize daily job tasks in order to ensure completion
• Promote trust, respect, and cooperation with co‑workers through open and honest dialogue
• Demonstrate courtesy, a positive attitude, responsibility and excellence
• Attend work on a regular basis
• Attend in‑services to upgrade or improve skills and knowledge
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Carry on duties as assigned by Dietary Manager and Food Service 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 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.