Food Service Attendant, Food Services – Permanent Part-Time (0.5)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa is hiring for a food service role within its hospital dining and retail operations. Responsibilities include patient meal prep, tray assembly, delivery, and support for on-site retail locations, with emphasis on maintaining safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Bilingual English/French is preferred; a comprehensive pre-screening will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check required.
• Grade 12 diploma required.
• Demonstrated initiative, teamwork and flexible schedule.
• Proven ability to deal with the public and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Bilingualism (English/French) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and handling of food items per department regulations.
• Preparation of formula feeds.
• Patient tray setup and assembly.
• Delivery and pickup of trays to patient areas.
• Preparation and setup of catering functions.
• Cash handling and closing procedures.
• Operate dish machine; maintain sanitary work areas.
• Work in retail locations (Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza, Starbucks).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Public interaction

Supervision tolerance

Prioritization

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Compensation Pay Range

$23.97-$29.46

Position Summary

CHEO offers its patients hotel-style food services. Room service at CHEO is very much like the room service you would find at any hotel. The room service initiative has been well received by patients and their families and it has been a success story for the hospital. We are in the process of launching our patient ordering app in August. In our retail locations we offer our own Crafted at CHEO brand for our induction style concept in our Cafeteria. Our second floor shop offers Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza and we proudly brew Starbucks coffee. As part of our retail umbrella we operate the Treehouse Gift Shop which offers wide array of Plush, Lego and other brands for our patients, families and staff.

• Preparation and handling of food items in accordance to department regulations
• Preparation of formula feeds
• Patient tray set up and assembly
• Delivery and pick up trays to patient areas
• Preparation and set up of catering functions
• Cash and closing procedures
• Operation of dish machine
• Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in work areas
• Work in retail locations (Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza, Starbucks)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Grade 12 diploma (Essential)
• Demonstrated initiative, team work and flexible work schedule (Essential)
• Demonstrated skills in dealing with the public (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (Essential)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (Essential)
• Minimum 6 months experience in food service operation (Essential)
• Physical strength sufficient to correspond to job requirements (Essential)
• Ability to prioritize (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred)
• Successful completion of Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Federation Healthcare Workers – Laborers International Union of North America, (OFHCW-LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.