Dietary Aide
Under the direction of the Manager, Food & Nutrition, the Dietary Aide provides support to the set-up, preparation, serving, and clean up associated with all meal services (regular and therapeutic) in the Home. In the Manager’s absence, this job will take direction from the Assistant Dietary Manager, or another assigned Manager.
The Dietary Aide will ensure work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and other staff members.
A Sample of What You Get to do (plus other related duties)
- Assist Cooks with food preparation.
- Complete food preparation and storage duties including, monitoring, and recording daily temperatures of food.
- Assist in the food delivery service to residents, visitors, and others.
- Set up tray carts, tables, and dining areas, as required.
- Clean all equipment, dishes, cutlery, pots, etc. used in food preparation, service and storage.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all dietary work areas, floors and storerooms and dining areas.
- Work, communicate and co-operate satisfactorily with residents, staff, and others.
- Show others how to perform tasks and duties.
- Attend in-service and Staff Development Programs and Dietary staff meetings.
- Comply with the Fire, Health and Safety Regulations and attain proficiency in the methods of sounding the fire alarm, fire evacuation procedures, proper use of fire extinguishing equipment, and other procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of the residents of the Home.
- In the event of an emergency perform other duties as may be assigned.
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, practicing and promoting safe working habits, performing duties in a safe manner and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. This shall include wearing appropriate PPE as required.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all applicable privacy and protection legislation.
- Perform other related duties as required.
What Qualifications are Required?
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma required.
- Completion of a Food Service Worker program at an approved college providing recognized programs, or, as outlined in the Act and in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience in the fields of institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service.
- Valid certificate of Food Handler Training Program.
- Ability to satisfactorily operate dietary equipment.
- Knowledge of safe use of dietary equipment and cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- Solid command of the English language (speak, read, write and comprehend)
- Understanding, compassion, patience and friendly personality which will assist in working in a long-term care home and providing services for the residents.
- Prepared to work, communicate, and co-operate satisfactorily with residents, staff, and others.
- Proven ability to follow an established work procedure/ schedule and complete all assigned tasks within the timelines as set out, with minimal supervision.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
- Must be willing to obtain any, and all, vaccinations that may be mandated by the MOHLTC.
- Ability to work any of the scheduled shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights) - including weekends – shift times may be revised to meet operational needs.
What Can We Offer to You?
Competitive wages starting at $24.06 (uncertified) per hour (or $24.43 if certified)
Vacation pay (%) and a14% in lieu of fringe benefits
An opportunity to learn and grow.
A great team to work with and a place you can be proud to work – we take pride in being a top employer in the community we serve!
Please submit your resume to: [email protected]
Closing date for this posting is: August 19 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Eastholme is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also AODA compliant and should you require accommodation in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let us know - accommodations may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.
Eastholme confirms that this job posting is for an active vacancy that we are currently seeking to fill.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in parts of the recruitment process to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. All decisions will be reviewed by Human Resources.
Pay: From $24.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you completed a Food Service Worker program at an approved college providing recognized programs, or, as outlined in the Act and in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience in the fields of institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service?
- Do you have a Valid certificate of Food Handler Training Program?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada for the next 6 months?
- Legislation requires all employees to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Criminal Background check. Are you willing to have this completed?
- Are you willing to work all shifts required of the job (Days, Evenings, Nights) - including weekends?
- Do you have a reliable and consistent method of transportation to get to work in Powassan on any day of the week (Sunday through Saturday)?
Work Location: In person
