Dietary Worker Casual

Job Summary

Job Posting Reference #:
SW.2026.25
Employer Name:
Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Vacancy Information:
Casual
Area of Assignment:
Food Services
Basic Function and Scope:

The Dietary Worker is responsible for all aspects of meal service for patients/residents, staff and visitors as required, in keeping with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regulations and food safety practices.

Hours of Work:
Rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends), as required
Pay Rate:
$26.94-$27.66

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Secondary School Graduation Diploma;
  • Food Service Worker Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 years);
  • Safe Food Handling Certification, required.
  • At least one (1) year experience within the past five (5) years in a health care or institutional setting, preferred.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic nutritional diet, an asset;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully;
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of food services best practices (Safe food handling, food temperatures, clean equipment etc.);
  • Advanced Dietary Food Management (DFM) computer program skills;
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Meditech and Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision;
  • Strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and the ability to function in a crisis situation;
  • Must have annual review education completed;
  • Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.
  • Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.

Physical Requirements:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

At LACGH we are committed to supporting our staff to provide the highest quality of care possible. Basic Life Support Training, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale Training are all provided in house to RNs & RPNs in applicable areas. We prioritize staff well-being at LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program. LACGH is located within a Rural community, as such any Nurse employed at LACGH for more than 1year will be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness through the Government of Canada.

 

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan.  Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position.  Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

 

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

How to Apply

If you are interested and possess the qualifications listed above, you are invited to apply in writing to:

If you are interested and possess the qualifications listed above, you are invited to apply in writing to:

 

Human Resources, Lennox and Addington County General Hospital,

8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4.

Phone: 613-354-3301 ext. 456

Fax: 613-354-0729

Email: hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca

 

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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