Dietary Assistant - Casual

Peoplecare-Communities; London; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

peopleCare Communities in Ontario, London, Canada, is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to join its dietary team in a long-term care setting. You will assist with food preparation and meal service while ensuring nutritional profiles are respected.

The role reports to the Director of Food Services and requires adherence to food safety standards, teamwork, and active participation in quality management and training.

Qualifications

• Must complete or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
• Maintain up-to-date Food Safety certification.
• Preference given to LTC experience.
• Minimum grade 10 education.
• Must have leadership qualities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Must read, write and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Must work well with LTC residents and staff.
• Maintain good health and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Complies with provincial/long-term care regulations and dietary policies.
• Maintain safe and sanitary dietary department operations.
• Assist in meal preparation, beverages, breakfast items and desserts.
• Serve meals following residents' diets and preferences.
• Monitor food supplies and report issues to the Director of Food Services/Cook.
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, dating and storage procedures.
• Assist with dishwashing, dining setup and cleaning duties.
• Document food and refrigeration temperatures as assigned.
• Communicate and cooperate with staff, residents and families.
• Participate in Quality Management and department meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Food service

Safety compliance

Education

Food Service Worker training program (enrolled)

Food Safety Awareness Certification (Public Health)

Long Term Care experience preferred

Grade 10 education

Leadership qualities and self-motivation

Read/write and follow instructions

Ability to work with LTC residents

Health and personal hygiene standards

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Dietary Aide to join our rapidly growing team.

Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors?

peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the twelfth year in a row . This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare dietary team, the dietary aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position assists with food preparation and serving of meals. As part of the dietary team, the food service worker will provide meal service according to the resident nutritional profile and in a timely manner to maintain a pleasurable dining experience.

Reports to: Director of Food Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all provincial/long term care regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner. Provides assistance to the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Assists in the preparation, re-heating and service of beverages, breakfast items, vegetables, nourishment items, salads, desserts and catering as assigned.
• Serves meals and beverages, following residents' diets and food preferences, using the Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus.
• Assists in monitoring quality of food supplies received and advises Director of Food Services/Cook of problems.
• Follows proper food handling techniques. Dates, labels, and stores food properly. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes scheduled cleaning duties. Maintains cleanliness of floors in the food preparation, dish room, and storage areas.
• Completes pre-start up equipment checks as necessary.
• Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
• Uses equipment and supplies properly.
• Sets and cleans dining tables and trays.
• Assists in dish and pan washing, storage, and cleaning duties.
• Completes all necessary documentation of food and refrigeration temperatures as assigned. To include dishwasher temperatures as applicable.
• Communicates and co-operates with staff, residents and their families.
• Assists with maintaining the security of the department.
• Participates actively in department's Quality Management program and any department/home committees as requested.
• Participates actively in special occasion and theme meal days.
• Alerts Director of Food Services to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
• Is knowledgeable of, and practice, home's fire safety and emergency programs.
• May participate in resident care conferences and quarterly reviews, when assigned.
• Attends departmental and home staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions. Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees.
• Promotes a positive team spirit within the department. Maintains good attendance record according to Company policy. Performs other duties as are necessary and appropriate.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• New hires, including any internal transfers from departments other than the dietary department and any former employees of a Dietary Department must have completed, or be enrolled in the Food Service Worker training program.
• Must maintain up to date certification in the Food Safety Food Safety Awareness Program offered by Public Health.
• Preference will be given to individuals who have previous Long Term Care experience
• A minimum of grade 10 education.
• Must have leadership qualities, be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage a home area kitchen.
• Must be able to read, write and accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents of an LTC home.
• Must be able to work accurately, quickly, and safely.
• Must be an effective team player who works well with others and is able to take directions.
• Must be able to maintain an acceptable standard of health and personal hygiene.

Thank you for your interest in joining peopleCare!

We are excited to learn more about you and the experience you would bring to our team. peopleCare is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. peopleCare does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.