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Dietary Aide Casual

You will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents in a medical or assisted living facility while maintaining sanitation standards. Additionally, you will perform cleaning duties, manage service areas, and support special catering functions.

  • On-site
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 5, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

How you will make an impact: You will be responsible for preparing and serving food to residents or patients in an assisted living or medical facility. As a Dietary Aide, you will: * Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals in accordance with therapeutic diets and portion standards * Setting, clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing dining spaces * Maintain and perform cleaning duties or, as per the posted cleaning schedule for that day * Monitor and restock service areas. * Observe HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food handling / preparation methods * Follow WHIMIS and MSDS guidelines using chemicals, cleaning, and sanitizing agents * Support with special function catering as delegated About you: * You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent * Have previous experience as a dietary aide or in hospitality and customer service * You have knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines * Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions * Have good time-management skills and ability to multitask * Can work independently and as part of a team * You have great interpersonal and communication skills * Have the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position "

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents in a medical or assisted living facility while maintaining sanitation standards. Additionally, you will perform cleaning duties, manage service areas, and support special catering functions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Food Handler Certificate and have previous experience in dietary or hospitality roles. You must also demonstrate strong time-management skills and the physical ability to perform all required duties.

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • Customer servicePreferred
  • Food safetyPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Food preparation
  • Meal service
  • Sanitation
  • HACCP guidelines
  • WHIMIS
  • MSDS
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Cleaning
  • Food safety
  • Assisted Living
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Food Safety And Sanitation
  • Food Preparation
  • Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Material Safety Data Sheet
  • Time Management

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Dietary Aide
  • Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Dietitians and Nutritionists

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
15 hours per week