Posted 4 months ago
Dietary Aide
@ CareKW
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
CareKW is hiring a Dietary Aide on a temporary contract to cover a maternity leave at a facility in Kitchener, transitioning to casual status after July 2027. The role prepares nutritious meals to meet residents' dietary needs and includes evening and day shifts with every other weekend, paid at $21.16 per hour.
Pay:
$21.16 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare nutritious meals meeting residents' dietary requirements
- Operate food production equipment
- Clean kitchen floors, equipment, ovens and countertops
- Deliver meal trays to patients at set times
- Monitor inventory and notify the nursing supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Safe Food Handler's Certificate (required)
- Familiarity with correct food service and handling procedures
- Vulnerable sector check
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handler's Certificate |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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CareKW
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
CareKW is a local healthcare company providing Nursing, PSW and therapy support established in 2012. Our mission is building better lives and shaping our community with dynamic care and enriching careers.
CareKW is looking for Dietary Aide to assist in preparing healthy, nutritious meal plans for patients in a facility in Kitchener.
Shift Details:
This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave. We anticipate requiring coverage until July 2027, after which the role will transition to casual status.
- Shift Timing: Evening shifts (4:30pm - 7:30pm) and day shifts (7:30am - 2:30pm)
- Availability needs: 8 shifts biweekly, including every other weekend
- Pay: $21.16/hour
- Location: Kitchener
The CareKW Difference:
- Competitive wages
- Continuing education and training programs
- Mentorship opportunities
- Health care Spending Account
- GRSP
Dietary Aide Responsibilities:
- Preparing satisfied meals for residents while ensuring that their dietary requirements are satisfied
- Operating food production equipment
- Clean kitchen floors, equipment, ovens, and countertops to ensure highest levels of hygiene
- Delivering meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times
- Dispose of trash and waste after designated dining hall hours
- Monitor inventory and notify the nursing supervisor accordingly Other duties as assigned by Nursing supervisor.
Requirement:
- Safe Food Handler's Certificate (required)
- Must be familiar with the correct procedure for service and handling of food.
- Vulnerable Sector Check
While we thank all candidates who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
CareKW is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Your application will be reviewed by our HR team. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions
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