Food Service Assistant
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$26.291 - $27.585/Hour · Temporary
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Job Number
J1026-0670
Job Title
Food Service Assistant
Job Type
Temporary Part Time
Union
CUPE
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Nutrition Services
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
October 21, 2026
Closing Date
October 27, 2026
Salary
$26.291 - $27.585/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The department of Nutrition Services recognizes the patients we service as our primary client. We direct our department resources toward their care by providing high quality, safe, nutritious food along with high standards of nutritional care by qualified nutritional staff. The principle function which allows the department to meet our purpose is through patient satisfaction by offering a variety of quality food and excellent service to our patients. We produce food under safe, sanitary conditions and foster a multidisciplinary approach with all departments in the best interest of patient care.
Position Summary
The Nutrition Services Department is currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Food Service Assistant to join their team.
Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Ending on or Before: March 31, 2027
Essential Qualifications
Must be available to work eight (8) and four (4) hour shifts (days/evenings), including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Job Number
J1026-0670
Job Title
Food Service Assistant
Job Type
Temporary Part Time
Union
CUPE
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Nutrition Services
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
October 21, 2026
Closing Date
October 27, 2026
Salary
$26.291 - $27.585/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The department of Nutrition Services recognizes the patients we service as our primary client. We direct our department resources toward their care by providing high quality, safe, nutritious food along with high standards of nutritional care by qualified nutritional staff. The principle function which allows the department to meet our purpose is through patient satisfaction by offering a variety of quality food and excellent service to our patients. We produce food under safe, sanitary conditions and foster a multidisciplinary approach with all departments in the best interest of patient care.
Position Summary
The Nutrition Services Department is currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Food Service Assistant to join their team.
Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Ending on or Before: March 31, 2027
Essential Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Current Food Handlers Training & Certification and must maintain certification
- Ability to operate cash register, count money and make change accurately
- Pleasant manner and communication with all levels of staff and the public
- Assist with each phase of the dishwashing procedure
- Responsible for safe and sanitary handling of food, supplies and equipment
- Work on patient meal prep (Bpod)
- Performs patient meal tray delivery
- Performs pot washing, equipment and departmental cleaning and sanitary procedures
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis, including be able to stand for long periods of time and lift moderate weight; push/pull lowerators and cart
Must be available to work eight (8) and four (4) hour shifts (days/evenings), including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Responsibilities
Prepare patient meals, deliver meal trays, and assist with dishwashing and pot washing. Handle food, supplies, and equipment safely and hygienically, and clean departmental areas and equipment.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent and current Food Handlers Training and Certification, which must be maintained, are required. Applicants must be able to operate a cash register, communicate pleasantly with staff and the public, and meet the physical demands of standing for extended periods, lifting moderate weights, and pushing or pulling carts.
Skills
- Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Dishwashing
- Patient Meal Preparation
- Meal Tray Delivery
- Cash Register Operation
- Cash Handling
- Making Change
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Equipment Cleaning
- Physical Stamina
- Lifting
- Pushing And Pulling Carts
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Nutrition Services
- Food Service
- Food Handlers Training And Certification
- Food Safety
- Sanitary Food Handling
- Patient Meal Preparation
- Patient Meal Tray Delivery
- Dishwashing
- Pot Washing
- Cash Register
- Cash Handling
- Making Change
- Equipment Cleaning
- Departmental Cleaning
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Physical Demands
- Cart Handling
- Hospital
- Acute Care