Dietary Aide, Part Time, Food & Nutrition Services

Talent Pool Builder; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Education, mentorship and bursary

Downtown Kingston site

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a Dietary Aide at Providence Manor in Kingston to provide safe and appealing meal service to Residents and guests, perform cleaning and dishwashing duties, and ensure proper storage, dating and rotation of food items in compliance with health regulations.

The role requires completing a Food Service Worker training program (or equivalent), familiarity with LTC regulations, and the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years.

Qualifications

• Successful completion or enrolment in a Food Service Worker training program offered by a college or registered private college in Ontario or meeting LTC Act qualifications.
• Previous LTC experience is an asset.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years.

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 workstation, equipment, and storage areas.

Skills

English instruction comprehension

Education

Food Service Worker training program

Long-Term Care Act regulations qualification

Food Handler’s Course (every 5 years)

Job description

Job Code: 27886

Status: Part Time (greater than30 hours biweekly)

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr

Posting Period: October 20, 2026 - October 26, 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 workstation, 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.