Dietary Aide, Food & Nutrition Services Parkwood Institute Main Building

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their Food & Nutrition Services team. This part-time role involves providing essential food and nutrition services to patients and residents, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. As a member of a collaborative team, you will contribute to a culture of excellence while engaging in teaching and research activities as part of your role. With a commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about food service and customer care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training and education opportunities

Teamwork and respect in the workplace

Employer of choice in the food service industry

Qualifications

• Must have a Secondary School Diploma and Safe Food Handlers certification.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and nutrition services to patients and residents.
• Engage in teaching and research activities as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to read and write English

Education

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Safe Food Handlers certification

Job description

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Apr 18, 2025

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Dietary Aide, Food & Nutrition Services - Parkwood Institute Main Building - 1 position

Food & Nutrition Services - Parkwood Institute Main Building
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $27.66 - $27.86 /hour

We are an integrated team that provides food and nutrition services to our patients and residents at all sites of St. Joseph's Health Care London. Our vision is to provide nutrition care that nourishes patients and residents, body, mind and spirit. We support our patients, community and the planet driven by our menu components which includes the patient voice, clinical requirements, budget, operations and sustainability. This is accomplished through our goals of increasing our local purchasing, growing fresh vegetables on site seasonally, composting and decreasing our food waste. Our departments operate within varying shifts from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week.

We value teamwork and respect the contribution of all team members. Training and education opportunities are provided. We value excellence and strive to continually improve our services, food quality and safety. We take pride being an employer of choice in the food service industry.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• Safe Food Handlers certification or successful completion of certification within six (6) months of hire
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Knowledge of institutional food service, therapeutic diets and safe food handling
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Health and physical condition with constant bending, standing, walking, and lifting up to 28 kg
• Strong customer service commitment
• Ability to work in a busy environment with minimal supervision and as a team member
• Ability to work as a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Previous food service experience

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
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