Dietary Aide

Manitoulin Centennial Manor (Extendicare); Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Manitoulin Centennial Manor (Extendicare) is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to serve meals to residents in a long-term care setting. You will assist cooks with simple food preparation, ensure meals meet individual dietary needs, and maintain safe serving temperatures.

The role requires enrollment or completion in a Food Service Worker Program under the Ontario LTCH Act, with 0-1 year of dietary experience preferred. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is needed.

Qualifications

• Completion/enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program per Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• 0-1 year dietary experience preferred in LTC Home.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to read and write English and understand English.
• Able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• OSSD or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents according to individual diets and keep foods at proper serving temperatures.
• Assist cooks with simple food prep and salads.
• Clear plates and trays; operate dishwasher and clean pots/pans.
• Stock nourishment carts and unit kitchenettes; participate in meetings and education.
• Follow safety, infection control, and departmental policies; read recipes and work independently.

Skills

English proficiency

Stand for long periods

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Critical thinking

Education

Food Service Worker program or enrollment

OSSD or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables and fruits. Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes.
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.
Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Prepare food in accordance with Dietary Dept. standards, read recipes, work independently, critically think.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required. If enrolled, must complete program within three (3) years of hire date.
Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s).
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
O.S.S.D or Equivalent

Time Type: Part time

Compensation Details: $23.22 - $25.28/hour

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, 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.

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.

We are 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.

We are 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.