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AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Dietary Aide

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.35/hr
Entry
Oakville, ON, Canada
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A Food Handler's Certificate is required.
  • Must have or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker Training Program.
  • Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand or walk for most of the shift.
  • Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Record Check, or be willing to obtain one.
Responsibilities
  • Serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Assist with setup and preparation for service of items such as beverages, salads, and desserts.
  • Set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required.
  • Assist with cleaning dishware and cutlery after each seating as required.
  • Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining area as required.
  • Assist with catering and participate in special occasions and theme events.
  • Assist with the orientation and training of new dietary employees.
  • Follow health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures.
  • Comply with provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors is preferred.
  • Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

About the company

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Dementia training reaches beyond clinicians: AgeCare's Imagine program includes online modules and facilitated sessions for housekeeping staff through executives.
  • Clinical hiring spans several levels: AgeCare's October 2026 board lists nursing, personal-support and clinical-leadership jobs.
  • Leaders are learning new tools: AgeCare trained over 200 in AI and automation before October 2026's Innovation Lab launch.

What critics are saying

  • Employment terms differ by site: AgeCare's 2024 report lists 87 collective agreements, 20 unions and 135 benefit plans.
  • Many vacancies lack permanent status: an October 2026 AgeCare board snapshot listed 362 casual and 106 temporary postings.
  • Pricing freedom is limited: AgeCare's 16-home Ontario partnership receives provincially set funding and resident co-payments.

What makes AgeCare unique

  • Mental-health care has dedicated housing: AgeCare serves residents with specialized needs at Mount Royal, SkyPointe and Sandringham.
  • Services bring generations together: AgeCare combines residential care with on-site childcare and adult-day programs.
  • Care operations connect with academic research: AgeCare funds a three-year Mount Royal chair studying aging.

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