Dietary Aide, Part Time, Food & Nutrition Services

Job summary

Provide meal service to residents, staff, and guests, including checking food condition and temperature, portioning food, and transporting meal carts. Prepare between-meal nourishment, clean and maintain work areas and equipment, and ensure food is properly delivered, stored, dated, and rotated.

Job details

Job Code: 27414 Status: Part Time (less than 30 hours biweekly) Location: Providence Manor Union: LiUNA Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr Posting Period: September 23, 2026 - September 29, 2026 Position Summary The Dietary Aide, in alignment of the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care provides safe and appealing meal service to Residents, and guests at catering functions, performs cleaning and dishwashing duties, and ensures proper storage, dating and rotation of all food products in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC regulations, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act. Education & Experience Successful completion or enrolment in Food Service Worker training program offered by an established college as listed in the Ontario colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario OR meeting the qualifications as identified in the Regulations of the Long Term Care Act, preferred Previous LTC experience an asset Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English Successful completion of the Food Handler’s Course every 5 years Position Duties & Responsibilities Assist with meal service for residents, staff, and guests as assigned Check temperature and condition of all food items Partition food items in appropriate portion size Transport food carts/catering wagons to designated areas Set up and clear dining room tables as assigned Perform daily cleaning duties as assigned Prepare between meal nourishments and unit kitchen floor supplies as assigned Ensure proper delivery, storage, dating and rotation of all items Maintain clean work station, equipment, and storage areas Why Work At Providence Manor A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans Committed to a person and family-centred approach Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation Group Retirement Pension Plan Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality Employee and Family Assistance Program Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions Located in downtown Kingston Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

What you’ll do

Provide meal service to residents, staff, and guests, including checking food condition and temperature, portioning food, and transporting meal carts. Prepare between-meal nourishment, clean and maintain work areas and equipment, and ensure food is properly delivered, stored, dated, and rotated.

Requirements

Completion of or enrollment in a Food Service Worker training program, or qualifications recognized under Long-Term Care regulations, is preferred; previous long-term care experience is an asset. Applicants must be able to follow written and oral instructions in English and complete the Food Handler’s Course every five years.

Benefits

• Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation • Group Retirement Pension Plan • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities

Listed skills

• Cleaning · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Service
• Food Safety
• Food Temperature Checks
• Portioning Food
• Food Storage And Rotation
• Food Cart Transport
• Dining Room Setup And Clearing
• Cleaning
• Dishwashing
• Following Written And Oral Instructions
• Food Handler Certification
• Food Preparation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality