Dietary Aide

Job summary

Serve meals according to residents’ individual diets and preferences, maintain appropriate serving temperatures, and assist with basic food preparation. Clean dishes, cookware, equipment, and serving areas; store and label food and supplies; assemble nourishment carts and stock kitchenettes while following safety, quality, and infection-control procedures.

Job details

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 Oakview Place Home, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Available opportunities include Casual; Day/Evening shifts. 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. Follow 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. Assemble 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 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 for workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. What You’ll Get Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities Employee Perks Recognition Programs 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 are 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 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

Serve meals according to residents’ individual diets and preferences, maintain appropriate serving temperatures, and assist with basic food preparation. Clean dishes, cookware, equipment, and serving areas; store and label food and supplies; assemble nourishment carts and stock kitchenettes while following safety, quality, and infection-control procedures.

Requirements

A current Food Handler’s Certificate is required, and previous dietary experience in a long-term care home is preferred; the posting indicates 0–1 year of experience. Candidates must be able to read and write English, follow simple instructions and safety procedures, stand for extended periods, lift moderate to heavy loads, and work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Benefits

• Mentorship • Support for lifelong learning • Growth opportunities • Employee perks • Recognition programs • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Plating and Serving
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• Food Temperature Control
• Dishwashing
• Cleaning and Sanitation
• Food Storage and Labeling
• Infection Control
• Following Safety Procedures
• Reading and Writing English
• Following Verbal and Written Instructions
• Moderate to Heavy Lifting
• Standing for Extended Periods
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Security & Safety