Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.
As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.
As a Dietary Aide at Norview Lodge, you’ll help prepare and serve nutritious meals that support residents’ health, comfort, and well‑being. Your work will ensure safe food handling, a clean dining environment, and compassionate, resident‑centered care as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regulations.
- Follow point of service notes, relating to portion and various diets, foods and nutritional snacks to Residents in a safe and appetizing manner.
- Prepare and set up steam table counter and serving area.
- Prepare dining room settings.
- Clean and maintain kitchen and dining areas including floors, counters, cabinets, tables, furnishings, equipment and supplies (, dishes).
- Dispose of recyclables and garbage.
- Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service.
- Orientate new staff and student placements as required.
- Participate in in-service educational opportunities.
- Maintain awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities.
- Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and facility policies and procedures.
- Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained.
- Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required.
- Occasionally required to assist co-workers in tasks not directly related to this job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
- Current Safe Food Handler Certificate.
- Certified Food Service Worker Certificate (completed or enrolled in program and must be completed within 3 years from date of hire).
- Previous experience in long term care dietary services an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Resident and customer service focus.
- Good communication skills (both oral and written).
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Familiarity with operation of telephone system and institutional kitchen equipment.
- Must be committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach.
- Creativity in the plating and preparation/ presentation of attractive and appetizing meals.
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents.
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Benefits
Posting #: SEIU
Position: Dietary Aide
Position Code: 7NLDTY
Status: Permanent Part Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Employee Group: SEIU Local 1 Canada
Wage: $ - $ per hour (2024 rate) ($1 less per hr for probationary period)
Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24
Division: Emergency and Social Services
Department: Norview Lodge
Reports to: Supervisor, Nutritional Services
Location: Simcoe, ON
Posting Period: September 4, 2026 - September 21, 2026