Posted 4 days ago
Permanent Part-time Dietary Aide
@ County of Elgin
St. Thomas, Ontario
Overview
The County of Elgin is hiring a part-time permanent Dietary Aide at Elgin Manor, a 90-bed long-term care home in Southwold Township. The role covers basic food preparation, food service, receiving deliveries and keeping food-safety records. Pay is $27.11 to $27.56 per hour under the collective agreement, with 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay.
Pay:
$27.11–$27.56 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Basic food preparation and assisting the cook
- Food service, setting and clearing tables
- Receiving goods delivered to the dietary department
- Keeping accurate records
- Maintaining safe and sanitary food areas
Requirements summary:
- Completion of or enrolment in a Food Service Worker program (Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021)
- Current Food Handling Certificate
- Passion for serving others and quality care
- Cook diploma (an asset)
- Excellent communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handling Certificate, Tuberculosis screening |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people |
| Fields of study | Food Service Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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County of Elgin
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The County of Elgin provides a safe, pleasant community for all citizens through a variety of services designed to promote quality of life and our rich heritage.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,729
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 159
- Reported office locations
- 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1, CA
- Business categories
- Government
- Local
- Non Profit
- Social Assistance
- National Services & Agencies
- Government and public administration
- Other recorded names
- County of Elgin
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- 0
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The County of Elgin provides a safe, pleasant community for all citizens through a variety of services designed to promote quality of life and our rich heritage.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | St. Thomas, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Join the County of Elgin as a Dietary Aide at Elgin Manor!
Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County.
Position Title: Dietary Aide
Type: Part-time, Permanent
Compensation: $27.11 - $27.56/hour as per collective agreement
# of Vacancies: 2 existing vacancies
About the Role:
As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for basic food preparation, assisting the Cook where needed, and handling food in accordance with safety and sanitary regulations. You will also be responsible for service of food, setting and clearing tables, and receiving goods delivered to the dietary department. Attention to detail is key, as you will keep accurate records while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment (knowing the proper procedures for operating and cleaning all equipment, utensils, work services, etc. used in food service areas).
Qualifications:
- Successful completion or enrollment in a Food Service Worker program meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
- Current Food Handling Certificate
- A passion for serving others and providing quality care
- Cook diploma (an asset)
- Excellent communication skills
What You Can Expect as an Employee:
- Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay.
- Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
- Rewarding and meaningful work
- Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways
Conditions of Employment:
- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin.
- Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation.
Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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