Dietary Aide (existing position)

Blanche River Health; Kirkland Lake; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Blanche River Health in Kirkland Lake, Ontario is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assemble and deliver patient meal trays, wash dishes, and maintain sanitary conditions in the cafeteria.

You will also prepare and serve cold foods, handle cash, prepare catering orders, and assist with dietary department tasks, emphasizing accuracy and customer service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent experience is required.
• Food service worker certification is an asset.
• Safe Food Handler certification is required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist assembling and delivering patient meal trays accurately.
• Wash and put away patients' dishes following sanitation rules.
• Prepare and serve cold foods and complete cafeteria work as scheduled.
• Work in the cafeteria, serve customers, handle cash, and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare and deliver catering requests and supplies to other hospital areas.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area according to standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Cash handling

Food safety

Food preparation

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Organization

Adaptability

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Food Service Worker Certificate

Safe Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Compensation & Benefits Information

• Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/
• Percent in lieu and vacation percent pay up to 18%, as per the SEIU-Service Collective Agreement

Job Summary:

Dietary Aide employees are responsible to help assemble and /or deliver meal trays to patients accurately. They are responsible to pick up, wash and put away all patients’ dishes ensuring proper procedures are followed. They are required to keep their work area clean and sanitary according to sanitation and safety standards. Dietary Aide employees are also required to prepare and serve cold food items and to complete work assigned as outlined in their job schedules. They are responsible to work in the Cafeteria, serve customers, handle cash and complete all cafeteria financial reports. They also prepare and deliver all catering requests and supplies to other areas of the hospital.

Certifications and Registrations:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent experience required
• Food Service Worker Course Certificate considered an assetSafe Food Handler’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain) required

Skill, Ability & Experience:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to follow and give clear oral and written instructions.
• Good knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation practices, and basic cost control.
• Experience in institutional, cafeteria, or restaurant food preparation.
• Creativity and imagination in food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to manually adjust recipe yields and estimate food quantities accurately.
• Familiarity with proper cash handling procedures.
• Must be organized, responsible, and demonstrate initiative.
• Approachable, congenial, and enjoys working in a customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills and an understanding of customer service.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use standard systems for communication and reporting.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Program/Department:

Food Services

Status:

Temporary / Part-time

Salary Plan / Job Grade:

$27.06 per hour to $27.77 per hour as per SEIU-Service Collective Agreement