Dietary Aide

St. Thomas, ON

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Dietary Aide will perform a variety of duties within a food service operation that is related to the preparation and serving of food, and the washing and sanitizing of equipment, dishes and utensils.

HOURS:

Must be available to work days, afternoons, full or part shifts, including all shifts on weekends and/or statutory holidays. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to assist with Hospital needs and be able to commit to the non-availability standards outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Food Service Worker Certificate  (or equivalent education acceptable to the Hospital) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Current Food Handlers Certificate issued within the past five (5) years.
• Preference will be given to those with a minimum of one (1) year Food Service experience preferably in a Hospital setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Team and customer focused with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible, and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers.
• Ability to adapt to changes in assignment throughout a shift, and follow instructions as assigned.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated dependable attendance record.
• Demonstrated previous performance reflective of the Mission, Vision and Values and Code of Conduct of STEGH.

Please attach your Food Service Worker Certificate and Food Handlers Certificate to your application.

Successful candidates must provide evidence of a fully completed COVID-19 vaccination status prior to your first day of work. Any candidate entering the facility to attend an interview will be required to provide evidence of a fully completed COVID-19 vaccination status. To be considered fully immunized, individuals need to have received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days earlier than the date they are arriving to an interview or to begin work at STEGH.