Patient Meal Assistant - Hospital Food Service

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

Vacation pay in lieu

HOOPP benefits

Job summary

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team. You’ll interact with patients and staff, participate in meal service, food preparation, and inventory support, and develop skills in customer service, teamwork, and food safety.

We offer an hourly rate of $27.098 to $27.696, with 8-hour shifts including days, afternoons and weekends. Training options, education funding and benefits are available, supporting your growth as part of an inclusive,

Qualifications

• TrainCan Food Safety Training and Certification is required.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: previous experience in hospital food service.
• Preferred: 1 year food service experience in a hospital or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient meal trays with therapeutic diets.
• Participate in tray assembly line operations.
• Deliver meal trays to patients and respond to special meal requests, including late trays.
• Collect patient tray carts after meal service and transport to the dish room.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment per procedures.
• Process tableware through the dishwasher and maintain supplies of clean dishes and utensils.
• Handle clean tableware to prevent recontamination and prepare cutlery bundles.
• Assist with light food preparation and ensure safe food storage to minimize waste.
• Provide courteous service to staff, physicians, volunteers, and visitors in the cafeteria.
• Prepare, deliver, and serve catering orders outside regular hours.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following food safety practices.

Education

TrainCan Food Safety Training and Certification

Ontario Secondary School Diploma(OSSD) or equivalent

Job description

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team. You’ll interact with patients and staff, participate in meal service, food preparation, and inventory support, and develop skills in customer service, teamwork, and food safety.

We offer an hourly rate of $27.098 to $27.696, with 8-hour shifts including days, afternoons and weekends. Training options, education funding and benefits are available, supporting your growth as part of an inclusive,