Dietary Aide, Temporary Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

Job Code: 16373

Status: Temporary Casual (up to 6 months)

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93

Posting Period: March 14, 2025 - March 20, 2025

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide, in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Providence Care, provides safe and appealing meal service to Residents and guests at catering functions, performs cleaning and dishwashing duties, and ensures proper storage, dating, and rotation of all food products in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC regulations, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Public Health Act.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion or enrolment in Food Service Worker training program offered by an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario OR meeting the qualifications as identified in the Regulations of the Long Term Care Act, preferred.
• Previous LTC experience an asset.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned.
• Check temperature and condition of all food items.
• Partition food items in appropriate portion size.
• Transport food carts/catering wagons to designated areas.
• Set up and clear dining room tables as assigned.
• Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned.
• Prepare between meal nourishments and unit kitchen floor supplies as assigned.
• Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating, and rotation of all items.
• Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas.

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans.
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach.
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Group Retirement Pension Plan.
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires.
• Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Education, mentorship, and bursary opportunities.
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions.
• Located in downtown Kingston.