Dietary Aide, Part Time, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a Dietary Aide to provide safe and appealing meal service to residents at Providence Manor. This part-time role involves meal preparation, cleaning duties, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Join a committed team focused on quality care for residents.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for education and mentorship

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Previous LTC experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests.
• Check temperature and condition of all food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of work stations and equipment.

Skills

Food Service

Communication

Education

Food Service Worker training program

Food Handler’s Course

Job description

Job Code: 15329

Status: Part Time

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide, in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Providence Care, provides safe and appealing meal service to Residents and guests at catering functions. The role involves performing cleaning and dishwashing duties, ensuring proper storage, dating, and rotation of all food products in accordance with departmental standards, guidelines, and regulations such as the Ministry of Health LTC regulations, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Public Health Act.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion or enrollment in a 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 per the Long Term Care Act regulations (preferred).
• Previous LTC experience (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 into appropriate portion sizes.
• Transport food carts and 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 needed.
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating, and rotation of all items.
• Maintain cleanliness of work stations, 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-centered approach.
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits.
• Group Retirement Pension Plan.
• Orientation programs tailored for new hires, including corporate and service-specific training.
• Focus on a healthy workplace and a culture of quality.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for education, mentorship, and bursaries.
• Affiliated with Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and other academic institutions.
• Located in downtown Kingston.