Dietary Aide (Retirement Home)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.; Fergus; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Job summary

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd. in Fergus, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our care team. You will assist in food preparation, follow standardized recipes, and help ensure safe food handling practices are upheld for our residents.

The role emphasizes punctuality, organization, and clear English communication to coordinate with care staff. Training and competitive wages are provided as part of our supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Safe Food Handler's Certificate.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques.
• Ability to adjust standardized recipes and follow instructions.
• Good communication skills, oral and written, in the English language.
• Well-organized and able to work within established time frames.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Experience working with a vulnerable population is an asset.

Skills

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Recipe adjustment

Organizational skills

Vulnerable population experience

Punctuality

Quantity cooking experience

Education

Safe Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Dietary Aide to join our team of care providers.

Location

Fergus, Ontario

Time Type

Part-Time

About Caressant Care

For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment where our residents across Ontario can receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.

At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.

What We Offer

• At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
• A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
• Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
• Competitive wages and benefits.

What You Bring

• Must have a Safe Food Handler's Certificate
• Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
• Ability to adjust standardized recipes and follow instructions
• Good communication skills, oral and written, in the English language
• Quantity cooking experience is an asset
• Well-organized and able to work within established time frames
• Working with a vulnerable population is an asset
• Punctual and reliable

The starting rate of pay is $22.59 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement.

Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 519-539-0408.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.