Dietary Aide (Casual)

Job Description This is for our Extendicare Guildwood location at 60 Guildwood Parkway. What you’ll be doing · Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature. · Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes. · Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure. · Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers. · Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control. · Assemble nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes. · Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs. · Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. What you bring · Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required. If enrolled, you must complete the program within three (3) years of hire date. · Current Food Handler`s Certificate · Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home 0-1 year(s). · Must be able to stand for extended periods of time · Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English. · Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. · Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting · Successful candidates must be available for workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays What you’ll get · Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities · Employee Perks · Recognition Programs · Robust benefits package Time Type: Part time At 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 . 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.