Posted 24 days ago
Dietary Aide/Culinary Aide
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide for its Caritas Residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role covers food preparation, plate service, dishwashing and kitchen sanitation for senior residents, with flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. The approximate hourly wage is $18.07 to $19.97, with a benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve meals meeting resident diet needs
- Maintain servery, dining room and kitchen cleanliness
- Process dishes and maintain dishwashers and sanitation
- Check deliveries, inventory and food rotation
- Report equipment and repair issues
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED
- Food safety certification required
- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Kitchen experience an asset
- Senior care or long-term care experience an asset
- Flexible hours including weekends and holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safety Certification, First Aid, CPR |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Dietary Aide to join our Caritas Residence team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $18.07 - $19.97
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards. Ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely
- Follows production sheets to guide food preparation and assist with cost control
- Stays up to date with the specific needs of each resident e.g. diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations.
- Stays up to date with daily changes related to menus and/or residents.
- Familiarizes self with the specific needs of each client e.g. diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations
- Assists with the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control. Ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly
- Makes sure that the Servery and dining room appearance meets set standards for cleanliness, organization and set up prior to meal service.
- Processes pots, pans, and dishware and maintains sanitation dishwasher and dish sinks according to established and required cleaning guidelines.
- Immediately reports any equipment temperature issues to manager and takes corrective action as necessary.
- Participates in the client and employee incident reporting and investigation process as required
- Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance department
- Ensures kitchen appearance meets established standards for cleanliness and organization
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A high-school diploma or GED
- Proof of Food Safety Certification required
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- Experience in a kitchen setting is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment considered an asset
- Bilingualism in English and French considered an asset
- First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including weekends and holidays)
- Strong customer service skills and a passion for serving seniors
- Experience in the culinary field and are familiar with preparing plates for clients
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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