Dietary Aide

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition Programs

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Bayview Home in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to assist with plating, serving meals, and cleaning serving areas and equipment. You will support cooks, help with simple food prep, and ensure meals are served on time and at the right temperature.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, attending in-service programs, and following safety and QA policies. This role offers part-time opportunities with competitive compensation; apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program (Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act requirement).
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Previous dietary experience in LTC is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read and write English and understand simple instructions.
• Able to lift moderate to heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Observe time limits for meal serving.
• Maintain foods at proper serving temperature.
• Assist Cooks with cleaning and simple prep of salads, vegetables, and fruits.
• Follow basic instructions for simple foods
• Clear plates, load dishwasher, and clean pots and utensils.
• Participate in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and leftovers.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and QA policies.
• Assemble nourishment carts and stock unit kitchenettes.
• Attend meetings and in-service programs.

Skills

English literacy

Food Handler Cert

Stamina

Education

Food Service Worker Program enrollment

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 of 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 Bayview Home, located in Toronto, ON. Available opportunities include Temporary Part-Time, Casual.

What you’ll 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 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.
• Assemble nourishment carts.
• Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned.
• Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What you bring

• 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, you must complete the program within three (3) years of hire date.
• 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, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

What you’ll get

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Employee Perks

• Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package

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 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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.