2025-266 FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FSW)

County of Essex; Leamington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Essex County is seeking candidates for a temporary food service position starting January 17, 2026. Applicants must possess a Grade 12 education and fluency in English, with preference given to those with food service experience and knowledge of therapeutic diets. Enrollment in a Food Service Worker training program is required. The role demands availability for full duties from the start date, with wages commencing at $26.62 per hour, increasing with tenure.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Experience in food service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Must be available for full duties from the start date.

Skills

Fluency in oral and written English

Experience in food service

Understanding of therapeutic diets

Education

Grade 12 Education

Enrollment in a Food Service Worker training program

Job description

APPROXIMATE START DATE: January 17, 2026

MAJORITY OF SHIFTS INITIALLY WORKED ON: ALL

SHIFT HOURS: ALL

POSTING DATE: December 16, 2025

POSTING END DATE: December 22, 2025

HOURLY WAGE RATE AS OF APRIL 1, 2025:

• Start: $26.62
• 6 months: $27.17
• 18 months:$27.97
• 30 months: $28.73

Note: Temporary Positions are for up to 12 or 18 months (as per the collective agreement)

Qualifications

1. Grade 12 Education;
2. Must be fluent in oral and written English;
3. Experience in food service and an understanding of therapeutic diets would be beneficial;
4. New hires must have completed or be enrolled in a Food Service Worker training program at an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private career college in Ontario.
5. If the successful applicant ceases to be enrolled in the program or fails to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired, his/her employment will cease.

Successful applicant must be available for work at full duties the day the posting becomes effective.