Junior Kitchen Attendant, Temporary Part-Time, Dietary

West-Parry-Sound-Health-Centre-; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Vacation pay 4%

Vacation pay in lieu of fringe (14%)

EFAP

Wellness program & onsite gym

Job summary

West Parry Sound Health Centre is seeking a Junior Kitchen Attendant in the Dietary Department for a temporary part‑time role. The incumbent will assist with patient tray assembly and delivery, dishwashing, and meal cleanups, with hours across all shifts and weekends.

Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent and a Food Service Handler’s Course. Basic computer skills and a commitment to high standards in food service are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must have completed Food Service Handler’s Course.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards in food service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembly and delivery of patient trays.
• Dishwashing and meal clean‑ups.
• Delivery of supplies and nourishments to units.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Service Handler’s Course

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job No:EXT2026332

Location:Parry Sound

Junior Kitchen Attendant
Dietary Department
Job Posting: OPSEU 2026-332
Temporary Part-Time Position (Ocotber 2026 to approximately March 2027)

About the Organization

Located on the coast ofbeautiful Georgian Bay, our facilityboaststhe best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today, our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website .

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the incumbent is responsible for general Dietary duties, including assisting in assembly and delivery of trays to patients, dishwashing and meal clean-ups, and the delivery of supplies and nourishments.

The hours of work include all shifts and weekends.

This job posting is for current vacancies.

More About You

You must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent to qualify for the role. You will also need to have:

• A demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a Junior Kitchen Attendant;
• Successful completion of a Food Service Handler’s Course;
• A demonstrated commitment to the maintenance of high standards in food service;
• Satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references;
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills;
• Previous related experience in a food services environment would be an asset;
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibilities, Excellence, and Safety.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly salary of $25.62 to start. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (12% if enrolled in HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program &onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization , using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

Please note:For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). Allincumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

About Parry Sound

Parry Sound is a beautiful town, located on the shores of an inland "ocean", Georgian Bay. The area boasts many beautiful beaches, parks and trails. It is ideally situated just off highway 400, in the Southermost part of Northern Ontario. This charming waterfront town is within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and home to 6,500 residents in the town itself, and over 14,000 in the immediate area. In summer, the population grows to nearly 100,000 people with seasonal residents, making for a very interesting dynamic! The area boasts several Provincial Parks and unlimited water for boating, canoeing/kayaking, fishing and things to do. In the winter, Parry Sound has a thriving snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and snowshoeing industry. The lakes generally freeze by January, and snow abounds in the area! In the summer the area swells with cottagers and visitors, who have discovered the beauty and hospitality of the region.