Summer Student 2026 - Dietary Worker

Posting Period

Open:         December 15, 2025

Deadline:    January 11, 2026

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Reason for Posting: Building an Applicant Pool for Future Vacancies

Department Description

Job Title: Summer Student - Dietary Worker

Location: Victoria Hospital

Duration: May 1st until September 4th, 2026, or as otherwise required

Responsibilities 

Summer student positions provide eligible students the opportunity to gain meaningful temporary employment and experience working for London Health Sciences Centre. The selection of students to be considered is based on established qualifications and availability. The number of students to be hired for the year is yet to be determined.

Summer student positions which may become available are focused in our service areas. All positions are Temporary, therefore you are not guaranteed any minimum number of hours per week, but can work up to full time hours. You may be provided a schedule, but there are many on-call shifts at the last minute in addition to any scheduled shifts. As we are a 24/7 facility, shift times cover weekends, statutory holidays, evenings, and overnights. Positions may be located at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital. Flexibility to work at any or all sites is required as departmental needs may vary.

Dietary Worker 

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. 

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High standards of sanitation and safety
• Mature, professional, and responsible attitude
• Proven flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well and independently with minimum supervision in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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

Additional Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a grade 12 education or equivalent
• Successful completion of Food Handler Certificate (within last 5 years)
• Must be attending full-time education in September 2026
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work from the beginning of May until the end of August
• Must be available to work 24/7

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

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.