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Dietary Aide -Part Time
@ Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is hiring a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal set-up, preparation, serving and cleanup in a long-term care residence. The role involves serving residents, setting tables, helping with catering and training new dietary staff. The posting states a pay range of $22.59 to $25.28 per hour and requires a Food Handler's Certificate and a current Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Responsibilities:
- Serve meals to residents and guests
- Set up food and beverages for service
- Set and clear tables, deliver trays
- Clean dishware, cutlery and kitchen areas
- Assist with catering and special events
Requirements summary:
- Food Handler's Certificate required
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening required
- Food service and senior care experience preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to lift 20 lb and stand most of shift
- Second language an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 20 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler's Certificate, Vulnerable Sector Screening |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities |
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Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 295 |
Job Description
Role Profile – Dietary Aide
Mission:
Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set-up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home.
Key Outcomes:
- Live our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
- Lend a helping hand
- Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
- Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)
Key Responsibilities:
- To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner
- To assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.
- To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required
- To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required
- To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required
- To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events
- To assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees
- To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
- To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
- To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
- To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct
- Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction
- To complete all other tasks as assigned.
Required Education, Credentials and Experience:
- Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate
- Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
- Must be physically able to lift (20lb) and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
- Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)
Confidences
- Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
- Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieve superior business results.
- Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
- Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of care, service and choices.
- Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency and quality.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.
Time Type
Part timeCompensation Details
$22.59 - $25.28At 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 [email protected].
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.
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