Dietary Aide CUPE

The Corporation of the County of Lambton; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Petrolia is seeking to hire a Food Service Worker on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves preparing and serving meals for Elders while ensuring compliance with dietary regulations. Applicants should have a Food Handler’s Certificate and should be able to work in a kitchen environment. This position offers work from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 and relevant food handling certifications.
• Experience in institutional or restaurant settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional meals for Elders.
• Maintain the cleanliness of dining areas and kitchens.
• Purchase and manage food supplies.

Skills

Nutritional meal preparation

Food handling

Dining room maintenance

Clerical duties

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Completion of Grade 10

Enrolled or completion of Food Service Worker program

Job description

Division: Long Term Care

Job Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wage Rate: $26.27 - $28.72 per hour

Location: Lambton Meadowview Villa

Posting Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban‑rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long‑Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Provide Elders with nutritional meals in a timely manner adhering to each individual dietary regulation. This includes setting and cleaning the dining room and kitchen and ensuring that ample amounts of food are available in the storage room.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up breakfast of cold cereals, juices, and milk
• Serve hot meals and beverages to Elders according to special diets
• Prepare and stock snack carts
• Change menus if adjustments are needed

Dining Room Maintenance

• Clear dirty dishes, wipe tables and reset with cutlery, plates, and glasses
• Clean and restock fridges and freezers
• Put away laundry

Purchase Food And Products

• Determine products and food required for Outreach and Meals on Wheels
• Sort, distribute and store delivered purchases
• Ensure that all programs have products needed

Clerical Duties As Required

• Answer phones, take messages and track orders

General Responsibilities

• Incumbents must keep up‑to‑date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority

Occasionally provide guidance, instruction and direction to students and new employees.

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education

• Completion of Grade 10
• Food Handler’s Certificate
• Enrolled or completion of Food Service Worker program – College Certificate, OR;

Experience

• In lieu of formal education, Institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality cooking experience that will allow the required duties of the position to be performed.