Dietary Aide

Extendicare Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time culinary team member to assist with meal service and food preparation at their Crossing Bridge home in Ottawa, Ontario. The role involves serving meals, cleaning areas, and following established policies to ensure a high quality of service. Candidates should have a Food Handler’s Certificate and previous dietary experience is preferred.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship and support for growth

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Dietary experience preferred in LTC Home, 0-1 year(s).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Successful candidates must be available for workdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets.
• Assists Cooks with food preparation.
• Cleans serving areas and equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Ability to follow safety practices

Ability to lift moderately heavy items

Education

Current Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

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locations Axm - Crossing Bridge 2510 Wellings PrivateStittsville, ON

time type Part time

posted on Posted 3 Days Ago

time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R23418

Job Description

Job Description:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assist with plating and serving meals, and will be responsible for cleaning serving areas, as well as equipment. While following established policies, procedures and standards. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare Crossing Bridge home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Available opportunities include Permanent Part-time, casual: Day and evening shifts.

What you will be doing

• 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. Follow basic instruction in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Clean 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.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualification/ What you bring

• Current Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home, 0-1 year(S).
• Must be able to stand for extended 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 candidates must be available for workdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What you will get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare’s Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process.

Time Type:

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

About Us

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.

Our Mission
“Helping People Live Better.”

We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life.

We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members.

Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada.

Our Values
At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us.

Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations.

Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents.

Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others.

Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers.

Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication.

Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.