Dietary Aide – Part Time – Forest Trail

triOS Education Group; Peterborough; Sur place; CAD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Extendicare in Peterborough, ON is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our Forest Trail Home team. You’ll assist with plating, serving meals, and help with cleaning serving areas and equipment, while following established policies.

This part-time role requires weekend and holiday availability, a high school diploma or higher, a valid Food Handlers Certificate, and basic English literacy. You’ll work with the culinary team to support safe, nutritious meals for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Degree/ Diploma in nutrition or Food Service Program is an asset
• Previous dietary skills, knowledge, and experience in institutional/healthcare/restaurant/hospitality food service is an asset
• Must meet physical requirements (standing for long periods, lifting, fast-paced)
• Ability to read and write in English and understand simple verbal/written instructions
• Ability to work safely following safety practices and procedures
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

Responsabilités

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences; observes serving times and keeps foods at proper temperatures
• Assists Cooks with preparation of simple foods and garnishes
• Clears plates and trays, operates dishwasher, and cleans pots and utensils
• Stocks nourishment carts and unit kitchenettes; participates in proper storage and labeling
• Attends facility meetings and in-service education programs; performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Connaissances

Food service experience

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Weekend availability

Physical stamina

Formation

High School Diploma or higher

Valid Food Handlers Certificate

Nutrition/ Food Service degree (asset)

Description du poste

Dietary Aide

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team you will assist with plating and serving of meals. and will be responsible for cleaning serving areas, as well as equipment. While following established policies, procedures and standards. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3.

Available opportunities include Part-Time; 4 Hour Evening shifts Must be able to work Weekends and Holidays

What you’ll be doing

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or Higher Academic Certification
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Degree/ Diploma in nutrition or Food Service Program is an asset.
• Previous dietary skills, knowledge, and experience with institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality food service environments is an asset.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position (standing for long periods of time, moderate to heavy lifting, fast paced environment).
• Ability to read and write in English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Successful candidate must be available to work, days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Perks
• Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package

Time Type:

Part time

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.