Part time dietary aide

Extendicare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their culinary team. This part-time role involves serving meals, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will be a student with a current Food Handler’s Certificate, eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Join a team that values mentorship and recognizes your contributions while making a positive impact on the lives of residents. If you have a passion for caring and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Employee Perks

Recognition Programs

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a student and hold a current Food Handler's Certificate.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Assist Cooks with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Food safety practices

Ability to lift moderately heavy items

Basic food preparation

Education

Current Food Handler’s Certificate

Student status in relevant course

Job description

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 Limestone Ridge, located in Kingston, Ontario.

Available opportunities include Part-Time/Days/Evenings/Weekends.

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

• Must be a student with the understanding that once no longer a student you will not be able to continue employment unless you enroll in the above-mentioned course and complete within 3 years of hire.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home 0-1 year(s).
• Must be able to stand for extended 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 candidates 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 over 115 senior care and living centers 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 23,700 team members is 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.