Dietary Aide, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a Dietary Aide at Providence Manor to provide safe, appealing meal service to residents and guests. The role includes assisting with dining, cleaning and dishwashing, and ensuring proper storage, dating and rotation of all food products in line with Ontario LTC regulations.

Candidates should complete a Food Service Worker training program or hold LTC Act qualifications; proficiency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food Service Worker training program or LTC Act qualifications.
• LTC experience is an asset.
• English language literacy; ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned
• Check temperature and condition of all food items
• Partition food items in appropriate portion size
• Transport food carts/catering wagons to designated areas
• Set up and clear dining room tables as assigned
• Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned
• Prepare between meal nourishments and unit kitchen floor supplies
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating and rotation of all items
• Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas

Skills

English proficiency

Food service basics

Education

Food Service Worker training program (Ontario)

Food Handler’s Course (recert every 5 years)

Long Term Care Act qualifications

Job description

Job Code: 26792

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr

Posting Period: September 4, 2026 - September 10, 2026

Position Summary:

The Dietary Aide, in alignment of the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care provides safe and appealing meal service to Residents, and guests at catering functions, performs cleaning and dishwashing duties, and ensures proper storage, dating and rotation of all food products in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC regulations, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.

Education & Experience:

• Successful completion or enrolment in Food Service Worker training program offered by an established college as listed in the Ontario colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario OR meeting the qualifications as identified in the Regulations of the Long Term Care Act, preferred
• Previous LTC experience an asset
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English
• Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned
• Check temperature and condition of all food items
• Partition food items in appropriate portion size
• Transport food carts/catering wagons to designated areas
• Set up and clear dining room tables as assigned
• Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned
• Prepare between meal nourishments and unit kitchen floor supplies as assigned
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating and rotation of all items
• Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas

Why Work at Providence Manor:

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplaceand Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston

Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.