Dietary Aide

Extendicare; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare St Paul Home in Alberta is seeking a part-time dietary aide to assist with plating and serving meals, and to help with cleaning serving areas and equipment. The role supports residents' dietary needs and adheres to safety and infection control standards.

Candidates should have a current Food Handler's Certificate, be able to stand for long periods, and read/write English. Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Certificate required.
• Experience in Long Term Care dietary is preferred (0–1 year).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read and write English and understand simple English instructions.
• Ability to work safely following established safety practices.
• Must be able to lift moderately to heavily.
• Available for days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Assists cooks with preparing simple foods and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays; operates dishwasher; cleans pots and utensils.
• Stores and labels dietary supplies and leftovers.
• Adheres to departmental policies including safety and infection control.
• Assembles nourishment carts and stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in meetings and in-service education.

Skills

Food Handler's Certificate

LTC dietary experience

Stamina/stand for long periods

English reading/writing

Safety practices

Lifting ability

Shift availability

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.

Job type

Part-time

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 Extendicare St Paul Home, located in St Paul, Alberta

Available opportunities include: Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening/Night shifts

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

• 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

Time Type:

Part time

Additional Information

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 offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-wellness, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

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.