Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services/the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.

Key Responsibilities

To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;
To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.;
To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required;
To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required;
To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required;
To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events;
To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees;
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures;
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;
To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place;
To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors
Must possess or be enrolled in Food Service Worker Training Program
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$21.32 - $23.71

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.