We are Christie Gardens Apartments & Care and we’re re-imagining the world of retirement living and the continuum of care. We refuse to believe that the older we get, the less valuable we are. Our aging population deserves autonomy, dignity, and opportunities to be valuable contributors to the community. We are filled to the brim with residents who have great ideas, terrific laughs, and the tenacity to attend morning fitness classes!
We are thinking outside of the box when it comes to philosophy of care and we strive to provide the best support possible for our older adults. We endeavor to be an influence in the healthcare industry and educate newer generations of workers. We love to innovate and grow our ideas into realities.
Our values of Excellence, Community and Grace compel us toward continuous improvement, building relationships and believing the best in one another for the ultimate benefit of the elders we serve. We care about inclusion, equity, accessibility, transparency, work-life balance, continuous learning and staff appreciation days! We are also proud to share we are Great Place to Work Certified as of 2025, and we recently received an award for Community & Social Engagement from the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA).
We are looking for a people-focused, patient, experienced Dietary Aide to join our Dining Services Team. This role serves breakfast alongside Personal Support Workers in our nursing home department. This includes bringing meal items to each kitchen, providing feeding assistance to residents as needed, and preparing for and assisting with lunch service. It also involves providing input into residents’ growth plans and feedback in relation to the residents’ preferences, goals and changes in condition. If you enjoy being part of a team and providing dignity to our older adults, consider applying for the Dietary Aide position at Christie Gardens. Please include a paragraph or cover letter introducing yourself.
Here is what else you’ll do in a day:
- Assist with delivering and re-stocking supplies, housekeeping, meal preparation and community life events
- Participate in planning and implementing weekly themes and community life activities
- Build rapport and communicate with Residents and their loved ones in a respectful and collaborative manner
- Take part in weekly team gatherings, huddles and learning circles
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate
- Certified Food Service Worker, or enrolled in the program an asset
- Track record of reliability and punctuality
- Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
- Excellent teamwork, listening and communication skills
- Ability to follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations
Mandatory requirements:
- Cleared Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test
- Completion of online mandatory training modules
Schedule: 7am-1pm, seven shifts (38.5 hrs) bi-weekly including every second weekend
Process:
If your experience aligns with the needs of the role, and you have a thoughtful cover letter, next steps can include:
1) A brief initial phone call - This will last up to ten minutes and will involve questions about previous experience, how you handle certain situations and availability.
2) A first in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 45 minutes and will focus on getting to know you as a person as well as give you a chance to get to know Christie Gardens. There will be no questions based on your previous professional experience and the interviewer will not be from the Dining Services department.
3) A Second in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 60 minutes and will involve questions around previous professional experience. The Team Leader for Dining Services will conduct this interview, likely with one other member of the Leadership Team.
4) A Third Team Interview – This interview is less formal, hands on, and will last approximately 2-3 hours. You will spend time in the nursing home department with a member of the team to see what the job would be like.
5) References – A member of Human Resources will reach out to you for 2-3 references – current or previous managers or direct supervisors.
6) Job offer
Christie Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process please contact us.
Everyone deserves to Belong. At Christie Gardens we value individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, genders, sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, and hope you feel encouraged to apply for this position.
If you’d like to learn more about what Christie Gardens is up to, feel free to take a look at the below links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GhcE4HwLo&t=1s
https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/09/06/university-of-toronto-course-brings-intergenerational-classroom-into-community/
Find us here:
@christie_gardens (Instagram)
Christie Gardens (Facebook)
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/christiegardens
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application question(s):
- Are you available from 7am-1pm?
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
