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 (e.g., 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 15.26
Position: Dietary Aide
Position Code: 7NLDTY
Status: Permanent Part Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Employee Group: SEIU Local 1 Canada
Wage: $26.077 - $26.873 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
How to Apply:
- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
- Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca
The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Current Safe Food Handler Certificate
- Certified Food Service Worker Certificate, or enrollment in the program with completion required within three years of hire
- Previous experience in long-term care dietary services
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with institutional kitchen equipment and telephone systems
- Computer expertise with Microsoft Office and department-specific software
- Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe work practices
What We Do
Norfolk County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, comprising twenty-eight communities south and west of Boston. Incorporated in 1793, its county seat is Dedham.
