Dietary Aide/Cook

Responsibilities

• 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. 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Handlers Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required.
• 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 candidate must be available to workdays, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
• CLOSING DATE: May 07, 2026
• Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
• Sandra Buzwah
• Extendicare Country Side
• Algonquin Road
• Sudbury, Ontario
• E-Mail: sbuzwah@extendicare.ca
• Time Type
• Part time
• Compensation Details
• $21.96 - $23.46
• 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.
• Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

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Additional Information

Job Description DIETARY AIDE/Cook (PART-TIME) - Extendicare Countryside Candidates are invited to apply for the part-time Dietary Aide/Cook position to work at our Extendicare Countryside facility, a 256-bed long-term care home, located in Sudbury, Ontario. Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and serving of meals. Cleans eating, cooking, storage, and serving areas, as well as equipment. Follows established policies, procedures and standards.

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