DA - Dietary Aid

Job Title: Dietary Aid e
Location: Kingston, ON
Shift/Hours: 4 -8 hour shifts only between hours of 6:00am-7:00pm- weekend availability required
Pay Rate : $ 2 4.30 / hr

The Dietary Aide supports daily food service operations within a long-term care setting by assisting with meal preparation, meal delivery, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. This role contributes to ensuring residents receive meals safely and respectfully .

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, portioning, and delivery of meals and nourishments
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
• Support cooks with receiving and putting away food and supply orders
• Follow food safety, infection control, and health and safety guidelines
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and care teams to support resident needs
• Carry out duties using a resident-centered approach to care

Education, Skills, and Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma preferred
• Safe Food Handler Certificate considered an asset
• Completion of, or enrollment in, a Ministry-approved Food Service Worker Certificate Program
• Previous experience in dietary services, healthcare, long-term care, or institutional food service is an asset
• Understanding of, or willingness to work within, the Gentle Care philosophy
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with residents, coworkers, and the public
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Dependable, team-oriented work style with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including email and workplace software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check

Physical and Working Conditions

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Lifting up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive bending, lifting, and reaching
• Exposure to kitchen-related conditions such as heat, noise, and cleaning agents
• Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and nights

Advantage Personnel is proudly a Canadian owned and operated staffing organization operating since 1986. We are an equal opportunity provider of work opportunities and strive to be an inclusive partner in our local business communities. Should you require accommodation during the onboarding process, please make the request to your local office contact at the onset of the process. We will ensure that all requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for a current vacancy.