Dietary Aide — Meaningful Elder Care & Growth

Northwood; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with high-quality meal service across sites. Reporting to the Manager of Food and Nutrition Services, you will prepare beverages and meals, serve in dining areas, ensure proper portions, and assist with stock control while maintaining a clean, safe environment in a not-for-profit continuing care setting.

The role requires flexibility to cover 12-hour shifts, with 84 hours biweekly, and benefits per collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of food service experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain consistent attendance.
• Certificate in Food Service Workers Course is an asset.
• Basic Food Safety Certification is an asset.
• Experience working with the elderly in decentralized meal service is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages, food items and special products according to routines.
• Provides efficient dining room service, including set up, serving and sanitation.
• Prepares food products according to menus, recipes and volumes.
• Ensures accurate portion sizes and timely distribution of meals.
• Maintains sanitation and proper food safety per HACCP principles.
• Assists with stock control, rotation and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Food service experience

Elder care experience

Lifting 50lbs

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Service Workers Course

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Northwood is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with high-quality meal service across sites. Reporting to the Manager of Food and Nutrition Services, you will prepare beverages and meals, serve in dining areas, ensure proper portions, and assist with stock control while maintaining a clean, safe environment in a not-for-profit continuing care setting.

The role requires flexibility to cover 12-hour shifts, with 84 hours biweekly, and benefits per collective agreement.