Food Service Worker (PT Permanent) - 6290A

Starling; Southwestern Ontario; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 31 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Modular health and dental benefits (HB

HOOPP pension plan (voluntary)

Paid vacation (pro-rated)

Personal time off (15 hours/year)

11 paid holidays + floater day

Employee referral incentive

Staff training & tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Starling Community Services in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking a part-time permanent Food Service Worker to join our team. The role starts November 22, 2026, at 15 hours per week, with work in Memory Care and Main Dining Room.

Compensation follows a pay band, with starting to midpoint ranges reflected in the posted scale. The position emphasizes care for residents, strong communication, teamwork, and commitment to equity within a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide excellent service to residents.
• Safe food handling and Smart Serve certificate are an asset.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team in a care setting.

Responsabilités

• Takes resident orders and serves meals in a timely fashion.
• Delivers exceptional and caring service to residents from independent living to memory care.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to residents and their families.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Description du poste

Food Service Worker (PT Permanent) - 6290A

Job Category: Senior Services

Requisition Number: FOODS001284

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Waterloo, ON N2L6N9, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $21.97 CAD to $22.73 CAD
  Rate of Pay: At Starling Community Services all salaries are categorized under a series of "bands" determined during our job evaluation process. When determining rate of pay for external hires, a candidate’s past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience currently fall within the band.Note: most new team members will start between the starting salary and the mid-point of the range.

Description

Join Our Team Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,586 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

One part-time permanent Food Service Worker, LVP position available, starting on November 22, 2026, working 15 hours per week.

*This position will involve working in both Memory Care and the Main Dining Room.

What’s In It for You?

• Job Band A (hourly wages): Min - $21.97, Max - $22.73
• A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life.
• Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
• Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly).
• 15 hours of personal time per year.
• Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
• 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
• Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• Agency Orientation and Training modules.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Staff appreciation events.

Your Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Food Services delivers exceptional and caring service to residents from independent living to memory care.
• Takes resident orders and serves resident meals in a timely fashion. Maintains the confidentiality of information relating to residents and their families.
• Works in alignment with the Agency’s commitment to equity to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.
• The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive.

Your Talents and Experience:

• Have a genuine interest in working with the seniors’ population and demonstrate empathy for the needs of seniors, their families and the professionals engaged in their care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide excellent service to residents.
• Safe food handling and Smart Serve certificate are an asset.
• Committed to working as part of a team to support and increase quality customer service.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and take direction.

If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity:

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.