Dietary Aide

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking a Dietary Aide to join the Patient Food Services team on regular part-time hours. You will assist with meal delivery, food preparation, and sanitation, supporting safe food handling and patient care.

The role requires weekend availability, flexible shifts (days, evenings, weekends), and ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a compassionate health-care environment. Apply now to join a diverse, inclusive organization.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's training and certification is required.
• Previous food preparation and/or food service experience.
• Proven working knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and nourish clients with care and professionalism.
• Prepare and assemble food and assist with ware washing.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment per safety standards.
• Store supplies and work as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Food service experience

Safe food handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Education

Food Handler's training and certification

Job description

CUPE

Job Title: Dietary Aide

Status: Regular Part Time

Department: Patient Food Services -Oshawa

Program: Food Services

Days, Evenings, Weekends; 4 and 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $27.580 - $28.900 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600002650

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 6 October 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 14 October 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide and promote safety and well-being of clients, meeting or exceeding the patient's expectations in a service role. Meal and nourishment delivery and pick up, food assembly; ware washing; cleaning and sanitizing of work area and equipment; adhering to safe food handling and sanitation practices; storing supplies through established procedures; working effectively on a team; and other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Food Handler's training and certification is required;
• Previous food preparation and/or food service experience;
• Proven working knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation;
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to effectively interact with all levels of staff and public and provide good customer service;
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position and tasks including bending, turning, lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time;
• Proven good manual dexterity;
• Working knowledge of standardized recipes and portion control an asset;
• Knowledge in food service sanitizing work areas, equipment, dishes and utensils, an asset;
• Must be flexible in terms of availability for weekends, holidays, and for short notice call-in's;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.