Aide - Dietary (Casual)

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is hiring an Aide - Dietary in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The role supports meal preparation and service, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and upholds health and safety standards across dining areas.

The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, and relies on independent, self-motivated work habits with strong communication skills. Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.

Qualifications

• Preference for Persons of First Nations ancestry (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is a plus.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer for the Aide role.
• Experience in food service, hospitality or customer service is assets to success in this role.
• Safe Food Handler Certification or ability to complete online certification upon date of hire.
• Must have flexibility to work all shifts.
• Must be independent and self-motivated, with ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining area chairs/tables.
• Conduct daily temperature checks.
• Receive and store food supplies and kitchen inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to Supervisor/Senior.

Skills

First Nations ancestry preference

Bilingual or dialect asset

Written and verbal communication

Food service/hospitality experience

Safe Food Handler certification

Flexible shifts

Independent and self-motivated

Job description

Description

Job Type: Casual Permanent

Rate of Pay: Hourly $ 23.794 - $ 31.959

Hours of Work: Position involves differing shifts, including call-in, early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Application Deadline: October 27, 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 Supervisor / 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 Supervisor / 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 Supervisor / 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 up to 20 lbs.

About Working with Us

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.

We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

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

• Health and dental benefits
• Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
• Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage