Temporary Part-time Dietary Aide

St. Thomas, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$27–$28 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for basic food preparation, assisting the cook, and ensuring food service is handled according to safety and sanitary regulations. They also manage table service, clearing, and receiving dietary department deliveries while maintaining accurate records.

Job details

Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Part-time Dietary Aide at Elgin Manor! Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County. Position Title: Dietary Aide Type: Part-time, Temporary Compensation: $27.11 - $27.56/hour as per collective agreement # of Vacancies: 1 existing vacancy About the Role: As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for basic food preparation, assisting the Cook where needed, and handling food in accordance with safety and sanitary regulations. You will also be responsible for service of food, setting and clearing tables, and receiving goods delivered to the dietary department. Attention to detail is key, as you will keep accurate records while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment (knowing the proper procedures for operating and cleaning all equipment, utensils, work services, etc. used in food service areas). Qualifications: Successful completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker program meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 Current Food Handling Certificate A passion for serving others and providing quality care Cook diploma (an asset) Excellent communication skills What You Can Expect as an Employee: Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay. Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%) Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health) Rewarding and meaningful work Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways Conditions of Employment: Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin. Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation. Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing jobs@elgin.ca with the job title in the subject line. We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker program that meets the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 requirements. A current Food Handling Certificate and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening are also required.