Dietary Aide Permanent Part time

EXTENDICARE; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE in Oshawa is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for their long-term care facility. The role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas.

Candidates should have dietary experience and relevant food handling certifications. The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential. Compensation reflects the value of the role.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary experience preferred.
• Applicants must have a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in the FSW program.
• Must provide VSC and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to individual diets.
• Assist cooks with food preparation.
• Clean serving areas and kitchen utensils.

Skills

Dietary experience

Food Service Worker Certificate

English proficiency

Ability to lift

Education

Food Handler’s Safety Certificate

Job description

Job Description

MUST HAVE VALID VSC (Vulnerable Sector Check) Within 6 months

Dietary Aide

EXTENDICARE OSHAWA Permanent Parttime

On call + various hrs (4-8:30pm)

Candidates are invited to apply for Permanent Part Time position of Dietary Aide in our 175-bed long-term care facility located in Oshawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, serving areas and equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Grocery twice per week.
• Cleaning once per week.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary experience preferred
• Applicants must have a Food Service Worker Certificate or be enrolled in the FSW program. Applicants must also have a Food Handler’s Safety Certificate.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
• Must provide VSC and TB test.

Time Type: Part time

Compensation and Benefits

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.