Dietary Worker

Posting Period

Open: March 6, 2025

Deadline: March 19, 2025

UNIFOR 

This position is covered by a collective agreement. 

Department Name

Reporting to the Coordinator, Food Services, the Dietary Worker is responsible for preparing selected food items, cleaning assigned areas and equipment and providing prompt and efficient customer focused service. The Dietary Worker is also responsible for the accurate receipt and proper storage of Food Services goods, transportation of food, dishes and small equipment, as well as washing items used in the preparation and service of food. This position is physically demanding involving lifting, twisting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.

The incumbent must work within the policies, procedures and guidelines laid down by the department, the hospital, the Public Health Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Department of Health. The successful candidate will be required to interact with staff, patients, visitors and Management with a pleasant, helpful manner and to maintain a high degree of patient confidentiality.

Rate of Pay: $23.97 per hour - $25.86 per hour

Hours of Work : Regular Part-time (Scheduled up to 75 hours bi-weekly)
Shifts and placements subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent acceptable to the Hospital
• Successful completion of Food Handler Certificate (within last 5 years)
• Knowledge of patient requirements with respect to prescribed diets, textures and allergies
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to perform the physically demanding duties of the position
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a work team
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  

Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  

Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC. 

Work Permit

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.