Dietary Aide, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr · Full-time
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- Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr
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Original job description
Job Code: 28134
Status: Casual
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr
Posting Period: October 27, 2026 - November 2, 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
Status: Casual
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $25.22 - $26.51/hr
Posting Period: October 27, 2026 - November 2, 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
- 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
- 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
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, appealing meal service to residents, staff, and guests, including checking food, portioning items, transporting carts, and setting up or clearing dining areas. Prepare between-meal nourishment and supplies, clean and maintain work areas and equipment, and ensure food is properly delivered, stored, dated, and rotated.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed or be enrolled in an eligible Food Service Worker training program, or meet the qualifications identified in long-term care regulations; this qualification is preferred. A Food Handler’s Course must be completed every five years, and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English is required; previous long-term care experience is an asset.
Skills
- Meal Service
- Food Portioning
- Food Temperature Checks
- Food Storage And Rotation
- Food Safety
- Food Cart Transportation
- Dining Room Setup And Clearing
- Cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Food Handler Certification
- Following Written And Oral Instructions
- Catering Support
- Long-Term Care Food Service
Benefits
- Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Food Service Worker Training
- Food Handler’s Course
- Long-Term Care
- Meal Service
- Catering
- Food Safety
- Food Temperature Checks
- Food Portioning
- Food Storage
- Food Dating
- Food Rotation
- Food Carts
- Dining Room Setup
- Cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Between-Meal Nourishment
- Unit Kitchen Supplies
- Ministry Of Health Long-Term Care Regulations
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- Public Health Act
- Person And Family-Centred Care
- Dementia Care
- Veterans’ Care