Dietary Aide (NWHC) #2026-227

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA); Palmerston; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

North Wellington Health Care in Palmerston and District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital is seeking a casual cross-site Dietary Aide in the Support Services Department. The home site for this role is Palmerston and District Hospital, with duties spanning patient care and cafeteria services.

The role requires a Grade 12 and a Food Service Worker Program Certificate or willingness to obtain, plus Safe Food Handling certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12
• Food Service Worker Program Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Experience in a Healthcare Dietary setting preferred
• Experience in quantity food preparation and cooking
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent record of dependability
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment required

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, serve, deliver and store food for patient care and cafeteria settings
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Assist with food preparation and cooking as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Dependability

Education

Grade 12

Food Service Worker Program Certificate

Job description

October 1, 2026

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-227

DIETARY AIDE

(CASUAL - CROSS SITE)

A casual cross-site Dietary Aide position is available within our Support Services Department at North Wellington Health Care (Palmerston and District Hospital & Louise Marshall Hospital). The home site for this position is Palmerston and District Hospital.

This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the preparation, assembly, service, delivery and storage of food for use within the patient care and cafeteria settings; including the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Food Service Worker Program Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Experience in a Healthcare Dietary setting preferred
• Experience in quantity food preparation and cooking
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent record of dependability
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

HOURS OF WORK:

• Day, evening and weekend shifts as per department schedule, on an as needed basis
• As per Collective Agreement

SALARY:

• $28.66 - $29.26 per hour

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.