Dietary Aide, Nutrition Services

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Health and wellness benefits

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) seeks a part-time Dietary Aide in Nutrition Services to support patient meals and tray collection. You will assist in meal preparation, plating, and serving, and maintain cleanliness in food service areas.

Requirements include OSSD/GED and a Food Service Worker Certificate or progress toward it, plus Food Handlers Certification. Eligible for on-site work with union CUPE 1943. Competitive benefits and schedule options available.

Qualifications

• OSSD, GED, or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Food Service Worker Certificate or currently completing and able to complete within 12 months of hire.
• Food Handlers Training and Certification Course required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, plating, and serving of meals to patients.
• Collect patient trays after meals and perform ware washing.
• Clean equipment and follow established policies and procedures.

Skills

OSSD/GED

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Handlers Certification

Food Service Experience

Culinary Diploma (asset)

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Food Service Worker Certificate

Job description

POSTING END DATE:

2026-10-28

Position:

Dietary Aide, Nutrition Services

Department:

Position Status:

Permanent

Time Type:

Part time

Union:

CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees 1943)

Location:

Peterborough, ON

Language:

English

Salary Range:

$27.15 - $28.65

per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer

We’re committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:
A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

HOURS OF WORK

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

Type of Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Stats

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The dietary aide is a team member who is passionate about serving nutritious meals to our patients and making a difference.

You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, plating, and serving of meals to our patients, as well as collecting trays post-meal. You will also be responsible for completing ware washing and cleaning of equipment and following established policies, procedures and standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), GED, or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a Food Service Worker Certificate Program or currently completing the certificate program and commitment to successfully complete within 12 months of date of hire
• Food Handlers Training and Certification Course (1 day provided by County Health Unit) required
• Previous experience in the Food Service industry required
• Culinary management diploma would be an asset
• Excellent knowledge of safe food handling techniques required

WHO YOU ARE

• Demonstrated ability to work within scheduled time frames
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated literacy and writing skills and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

This position is for a future forecasted vacancy.

OUR COMMITMENT

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity‑deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women,people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.