Dietary Aide (DA) - Part-time (PT) - Viking

Job summary

The Dietary Aide serves meals to residents according to dietary needs and maintains kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. They also assist with food preparation, inventory labeling, and the operation of kitchen equipment.

Job details

Job Description 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. Time Type: Part time 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 an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

The Dietary Aide serves meals to residents according to dietary needs and maintains kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. They also assist with food preparation, inventory labeling, and the operation of kitchen equipment.

Requirements

The candidate must be able to follow departmental policies regarding safety, infection control, and quality assurance. They are expected to participate in facility meetings and attend in-service education programs as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Health support • Financial well-being support • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food service
• Meal preparation
• Sanitation
• Dishwashing
• Kitchen maintenance
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Infection control
• Quality assurance
• Team collaboration
• Quality Assurance
• Time Management
• Compassion
• Packaging And Labeling
• Long-Term Care
• Infection Control
• Cooking
• Reviewing Applications
• Stocks (Inventory)
• Cultural Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Dietary Aide
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Dietitians and Nutritionists