Dietary Aide (DA)-Part Time (PT)Timmins

**Job Description** **Job Description:** DIETARY AIDE – Extendicare Timmins Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare Timmins, a 180-bed long-term care facility, located in Timmins, Ontario. Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follows established policies, procedures, and standards. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains food at proper serving temperatures. * Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables and fruits. Follows 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. * Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes. * Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs. * Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. **QUALIFICATIONS** Food Handlers Certificate. Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC Home 0-1 year(s). Must be able to stand for long 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. **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 t