Aide - Dietary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Auth; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is seeking an Aide - Dietary to support meal preparation, service and dining area cleanliness while upholding health and safety standards.

Reporting to the Supervisor –Client Services and the Senior Dietary staff, ideal candidates include those with First Nations ancestry. Safe Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain it is required; flexibility to work all shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• First Nations ancestry preferred per OHRC policy.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills meeting job requirements.
• Experience in food service, hospitality or customer service is an asset.
• Safe Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
• Daily temperature checks and food safety compliance.
• Receive, store, and rotate food supplies; monitor stock levels.
• Report shortages and equipment hazards to the Team Leader/Senior.
• Assist with meal delivery to client rooms as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Follow instructions

Tools

Safe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Description

Schedule: 35 hours a week

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Posting Type: To fill an existing vacancy

Salary Range: Annual salary range $43,304 - $58,166

Closing Date: September 11, 2026

Position Summary

As an Aide, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including assisting in meal preparation and service, maintaining kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Accountability

As a crucial member of our team, the Aide - Dietary reports directly to the designated Supervisor –Client Services and Senior staff assigned to the Dietary department.

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• The ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Aide.
• Experience in food service, hospitality or customer service would be an asset.
• Safe Food Handler Certification or capable of completing online certification upon date of hire.
• Must have the flexibility to work all shifts.
• Must be an independent and self-motivated worker.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, including the dining area chairs and tables.
• Daily temperature checks.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies and kitchen inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Team Leader / Senior.
• Ensure proper labelling and rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Follow appropriate food handling procedures to avoid contamination.
• To be flexible in the job routine and be challenged by new requests and ongoing changes to the job as delegated by the Team Leader / Senior.
• Responsible for taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of yourself and others, by practicing and promoting safe work habits by using personal protective equipment and reporting unsafe acts or conditions to your manager.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the Team Leader / Senior.
• Provide courteous and friendly service to patients, residents, clients, and staff.
• Assist with meal delivery to client rooms or other designated areas as needed.
• Education component throughout the year, Health and Safety, policy and procedures, workshops, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• It will involve exposure to heat, cold, and various kitchen equipment.
• It will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Considerable standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending.
• Frequently required to lift to 20 lbs.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees: