Dietary Worker SW.2026.94 LTC Part-Time

Napanee; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is seeking a Dietary Worker to handle all aspects of meal service for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within the Food Services area.

The successful candidate will have a secondary diploma, a Food Service Worker Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 years), and 1+ year experience in health care or institutional settings. Flexibility for shift work and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• Food Service Worker Certification or willingness to obtain within 3 years.
• 1+ year experience in health care or institutional setting preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic nutrition is an asset.
• Proficient in Meditech and MS Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide all meal service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards and temperatures.
• Work rotating shifts and weekends as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Time management

Independence

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Food Service Worker Certification

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

DFM software

Job description

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

Vacancy Information:

Area of Assignment:

Food Services

Basic Function and Scope:

The Dietary Worker is responsible for all aspects of meal service for patients/residents, staff and visitors as required, in keeping with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regulations and food safety practices.

Hours of Work:

Schedule rotation will include all shifts and weekends.

Pay Rate:

$26.94-$27.66

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma;
• Food Service Worker Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 years);
• Experience
• At least one (1) year experience within the past five (5) years in a health care or institutional setting, preferred.
• Required Skills
• Knowledge of therapeutic nutritional diet, an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully;
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of food services best practices (Safe food handling, food temperatures, clean equipment etc.);
• Advanced Dietary Food Management (DFM) computer program skills;
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Meditech and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and the ability to function in a crisis situation;
• Must have annual review education completed;
• Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.
• Physical Requirements
• The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

We prioritize staff wellbeing at LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan. Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.