Dietary Aide

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Casual Dietary Aide at a St. Paul, Alberta facility to assist with meal service and basic food preparation in a long-term care setting.

You will follow established policies, support food safety, and help maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area, with opportunities to participate in meetings and in-service programs.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of dietary experience in LTC preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to read and write English and understand simple English instructions.
• Ability to work weekends, days, and evenings as scheduled.
• Ability to work safely and follow established safety practices.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures.
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Maintain foods at proper serving temperatures.
• Assist cooks with preparation of salads, vegetables, and fruits.
• Read and record food temperatures and fridge temperatures.
• Clear plates and trays; operate the dishwasher.
• Clean cooking utensils and storage areas.
• Stock and organize kitchen storage areas weekly.

Skills

Food handling

Stamina

English literacy

Team flexibility

Job description

DIETARY AIDE, St. Paul, Alberta

Candidates are invited to apply for the casual dietary aide position to work at Extendicare St. Paul a 76-bed long-term care facility, located in St. Paul, Alberta. Reporting to the Support Services Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.

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.
• Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes.
• Reads and record food temperature and fridge temperature.
• 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.
• Receive and store food supplies on a weekly basis.
• Stock unit kitchenettes.
• Clean and organize the food storage room on a weekly basis according to schedule.
• Assemble nourishment carts.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned.
• Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 weekends, days, and evenings as per schedule.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Must be able to work in cold temperatures.
• Successful candidates must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

TIME TYPE

Part time

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

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.

DATA PROCESSING AND AI USE

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 and 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.

CULTURAL RECOGNITION

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.

ABOUT EXTENDICARE AND OUR MISSION

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 senior's 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.

MISSION / VISION / VALUES

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.