Dietary Aide- Peterborough

Extendicare Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of senior care in Peterborough seeks a Dietary Aide to assist in meal serving and kitchen operations. Responsibilities include serving food, cleaning serving areas, and supporting cooks in food preparation. Applicants should have a high school diploma and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This part-time role offers mentorship, employee perks, and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Employee perks

Recognition programs

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Experience in health care, restaurant, or hospitality is an asset.
• Must meet the physical requirements of standing for long periods and moderate to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to diets and preferences.
• Assist Cooks in food preparation.
• Clean serving areas and equipment.

Skills

Dietary skills

Ability to work safely

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Degree/Diploma in Nutrition or Food Service

Job description

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Apply locations LTC - Peterborough - 860 Alexander Court, Peterborough, Ontario time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date : August 8, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id R23656

Job Description

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 ExtendicareHome, located in Peterborough .

Available opportunities include Permanent Part-Time Day / Evening shifts

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

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

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.

Time Type : Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

About Us

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.

Our Mission

Helping People Live Better.”

We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life.

We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members.

Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada.

Our Values

At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us.

Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations.

Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents.

Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others.

Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers.

Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication.

Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.

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