Dietary Aide, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Kingston is seeking a Dietary Aide to ensure safe meal service and proper food handling. Responsibilities include assisting with meal service, checking food temperature, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have completed food service training or meet regulations under the Long Term Care Act. The role offers competitive wages and a focus on a person-centered approach.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion or enrolment in Food Service Worker training.
• Previous long-term care (LTC) experience is an asset.
• Must understand and follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents and guests.
• Check food temperature and condition.
• Prepare between meal nourishments as assigned.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Food service knowledge

Temperature checking

Education

Food Service Worker training program

Food Handler’s Course every 5 years

Job description

Job Code: 18404

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93/hr

Posting Period: July 23, 2025 - July 29, 2025

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 Workplace and 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