Dietary Aide

YMCA; Southampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Ontario is looking for a Food Service Worker responsible for managing the operations of food services. This role involves ensuring adherence to food preparation and safety regulations, collaborating with the care team, and contributing to meal presentation. Candidates should have relevant food service experience or education, such as a Food Service Worker program, and must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education. Applicants should be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Skill development opportunities

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts

Welcoming culture

Qualifications

• Completed or enrolled in a Food Service Worker program under relevant acts.
• Institutional or hospitality experience preferred.
• Valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of food services.
• Collaborate with the care team and volunteers.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Food service experience

Ability to follow instructions

Interest in ongoing education

Education

Food Service Worker program

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

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Application Deadline Date: March 06, 2026

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of food services. Duties include adhering to all regulations governing food preparation, serving, and sanitation, which encompasses the operation and cleaning of kitchen equipment. The role also requires contributing to meal presentation and offering menu suggestions based on resident preferences. Collaboration with the entire care team, volunteers, and students is essential. The successful candidate must manage supplies efficiently and strictly comply with all relevant health and safety policies and legislation.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• Have successfully completed or are enrolled in a Food Service Worker program under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002, or a program provided by a registered private career college approved by the Superintendent under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 ss. 79 and Ontario Regulation 84/22 (1) preferred.
• Appropriate food service experience, skills and knowledge in institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality settings is an asset.
• A valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care setting is an asset.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Our offer to you may include:

• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

Please apply via the portal provided, and advise in your cover letter that you found this posting via the YMCA Job Board. Those interested are invited to attend our Meet and Greet at the Southampton Town Hall on February 12th from 10 – 2. (This is to meet the team and learn about the opportunities. This is NOT for applying or interviews)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Jarlette Health Services is committed to excellence in care and innovation. Founded over 50 years ago by Alex and Roberta Jarlette, in Midland, Ontario, the organization's leadership includes the third generation of the Jarlette family. We continue to cultivate a standard of care for residents of long-term care and retirement communities across Ontario that is compassionate, resident-focused and family-oriented, in a warm and inviting setting. We aspire, each and every day, "to make an outstanding difference in the lives of others".

The new 160-bed home will be built on the existing site of Southampton Care Centre and

will feature design improvements, including larger resident common areas and air conditioning throughout the home. The design is centred around five ‘resident home areas’, each of which creates a more intimate and familiar living space with dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms for up to 32 residents. The redevelopment of Southampton Care Centre is expected to be completed and welcoming its first residents by spring 2026.

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