Dietary Aide - Part Time

Meadow Park London; London; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension program (matching)

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance & education support

Skill development & career growth

Awards and recognition programs

Discounts on products and travel

Job summary

Meadow Park London is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our food services. Reporting to the Culinary Manager, you will help ensure safe, compliant meal preparation and service, assist with meal presentation, and collaborate with the care team to meet resident preferences.

Requirements include enrollment or completion of a Food Service Worker program and preferred Safe Food Handler Certificate. We value ongoing education and teamwork in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or enrolled in a Food Service Worker program under Ontario regulations.
• Experience in institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality settings is an asset.
• Safe Food Handler Certificate is preferred.
• Interest in ongoing education and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and safe operation of food services in long-term care.
• Adhere to regulations governing food preparation, serving, and sanitation.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment and assist with meal presentation.
• Offer menu suggestions based on resident preferences.
• Collaborate with care team, volunteers and students; manage supplies efficiently.
• Comply with health and safety policies and legislation.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Active learning mindset

Safe Food Handler Certificate (pref.)

Education

Food Service Worker program

Job description

Dietary Aide

Part Time

On site at1210 Southdale Road East, London, ON

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Meadow Park London is a fully accredited long term care home in London. Ontario and serves 126 residents. It is a growing urban center in Southwestern Ontario, and is known for its numerous parks, cultural attractions, and strong economy in sectors like agri-food, advanced manufacturing, and health sciences. Situated on the Thames River, London is located approximately 200 km west of Toronto and 200 km east of Windsor, it serves as a regional hub for medical, educational, and business services.

Join our team as Dietary Aide!

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of food services. Duties include adhering to all regulations governing food preparation, serving, and sanitation, which encompasses the operation and cleaning of kitchen equipment. The role also requires contributing to meal presentation and offering menu suggestions based on resident preferences. Collaboration with the entire care team, volunteers, and students is essential. The successful candidate must manage supplies efficiently and strictly comply with all relevant health and safety policies and legislation.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• Have successfully completed or are enrolled in a Food Service Worker program at a established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a Food Service Worker program provided by a registered private career college and approved by the Superintendent of private career colleges under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 ss. 79 and Ontario Regulation 84/22 (1) preferred.
• Appropriate food service experience, skills and knowledge in fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality setting is an asset.
• A valid Safe Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care setting is an asset.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Our offer to you may include:

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.