PART-TIME DIETARY AIDE – Nutrition and Food Services

Middlesex Hospital Alliance; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Strathroy is seeking part-time Dietary Aides to join their Nutrition and Food Services team. Responsibilities include serving food, operating dishwashing equipment, and assisting with cafeteria duties. Candidates must have a Food Handlers Certificate and provide vaccination records. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and consistent attendance are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Vaccination records against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and 2 COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 12 months.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the meal tray line.
• Operate dishwashing equipment.
• Deliver food carts to the wards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Basic computer skills

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

JOB POSTING

Middlesex Hospital Alliance

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital

Posting #085-2025

PART-TIME DIETARY AIDE – 3 Positions

Nutrition and Food Services

Job Duties

• Position available immediately
• 4.0 hour and 7.5 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holiday rotation
• Serving on the meal tray line
• Operating dishwashing equipment
• Portioning food
• Delivering food carts to the wards and returning them to the dishwashing area
• Manual pot washing
• Performing cafeteria, vending and catering duties
• Setting up menu cards
• Other related duties, as requested

Job Qualifications

• Must provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chicken pox), and 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
• Must provide documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 12 months
• Food Handlers Certificate required prior to commencement of employment
• Previous experience working in a Nutrition and Food Services setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling guidelines
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure efficiency and hospital standards are maintained
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-directed with demonstrated initiative
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook and Word
• Understanding and use of good body mechanics
• Ability to lift equipment and supplies weighing up to 16 kg

The MHA is a fragrance-reduced environment.