Dietary Aide/Culinary Aide

Job Number: J1125-0074 Job Title: Dietary Aide/Culinary Aide Job Category: Food & Dining Services (Server, Cook, Dishwasher, Dietary Aide) Job Type: Casual Date Posted: November 6, 2025 Closing Date: December 8, 2025 Number of Positions: 5
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a casual Dietary/Culinary Aide to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

About the Opportunity

• Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards. Ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely
• Follows production sheets to guide food preparation and assist with cost control
• Familiarizes self with the specific needs of each client e.g. diet restrictions, allergies and special requests/accommodations
• Assists with the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control. Ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly
• Participates in the client and employee incident reporting and investigation process as required
• Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance department
• Ensures kitchen appearance meets established standards for cleanliness and organization

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Food handlers' certificate (preferred)
• First Aid & CPR certificate required
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including weekends and holidays)
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for serving seniors
• Experience in the culinary field and are familiar with preparing plates for clients
• Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in other languages considered an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.