Dietary Aide - B4 Part time

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition programs

Benefits package

Mentorship

Job summary

Extendicare St. Catharines is hiring a part-time Dietary Aide to support plating, serving meals, and maintaining clean serving areas and equipment. You will follow policies and assist in food preparation while ensuring residents receive meals on time and at the right temperatures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma ( nutrition/food service asset), English reading/writing ability, and physical stamina for a fast-paced environment. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; nutrition/food service education is an asset.
• Experience in dietary services in health care or hospitality is an asset.
• Able to read and write English; comfortable with basic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals according to residents' diets and preferences.
• Maintain serving areas and equipment cleanliness.
• Assist cooks with prep of simple foods and garnishes.

Skills

Reading English

Written English

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Nutrition or Food Service education asset

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Job Description: Dietary Aide Job Posting #: 063-26 Posting: B4 - Permanent - Part – time - 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Extendicare St. Catharines Pay Range: $23.76 – $25.39 Closing Date: Sept 21st, @ Noon

About the Position

Dietary Aide 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, located in St. Catharines.

What you’ll be doing

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Observes time limits for meal serving.
• Maintains food at proper serving temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits.
• Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as sandwich 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.
• Assembles 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

• High School Diploma or Higher Academic Certification Degree/ Diploma in Nutrition or Food Service Program is an asset.
• Previous dietary skills, knowledge, and experience with institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality food service environments is an asset.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position (standing for long periods of time, moderate to heavy lifting, fast paced environment).
• Ability to read and write in English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Successful candidate must be available to work, days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Perks Recognition Programs
• Robust in Lieu benefits package

Time Type Part time Compensation Details

$23.76 - $25.39 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.

Equal Opportunity 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. 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.

Company Overview

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, 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 more than 20,000 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. 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.

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.