Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future.

Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your skilled practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. This is a part-time, permanent 0.3 FTE position (21 hours biweekly) based in Pembroke Civic Complex. Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting the cook with the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Pembroke Civic Complex/Carefor Mackay Centre and clean‑up following meal service.

Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada’s Food Guide, and within the framework of Carefor Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards. Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation Assists in prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers,



and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation Cleanup of kitchen and dining area Serving meals to clients/residents Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department Becoming familiar with individual resident's dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents Food Handling and Safety certificate Experience with food preparation Experience in serving food Experience using kitchen equipment Experience in customer service Experience working in nursing home or similar workplace would be considered an asset Ability and available to fulfill the shift rotation designed for position (early morning, late evening, and weekends) Ability to handle the temperatures of working in a kitchen environment Interested in supporting the elderly and disabled adults Competitive wages Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Premiums for evening and weekend shifts Paid Travel and time EDI Statement Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted.

📌 Dietary Aide | Permanent Part-Time | Evening (Pembroke)
🏢 Carefor Health u0026 Community Services
📍 Pembroke