Dietary Worker

Posting Period

Open: September 13, 2024

Deadline: September 26, 2024

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

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

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.

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 .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.