Food Service Associate Jobs in Penetanguishene, ON
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Food Service Associate (PT)
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About the role
POSITION TITLE
Food Services Associate
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Food Services
JOB CLASS
Dietary Aide
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent Part Time
RATE OF PAY
$28.37-$29.53 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
Part time as per Schedule
(up to 24 hours per week)
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
VACANCY TYPE
EXISTING Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
May 19, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Assistant Managers of Food Services is currently seeking permanent part-time Food Service Associate. The purpose of the position is to prepare and portion food, assemble trays, and deliver meals; clean dishware and pots; clean & sanitize equipment to maintain a clean and hygienic environment; service work in all areas of the food service department.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Sanitize equipment, work area, floors, sinks, counters, carts, shelving, and knives according to departmental policies and procedures
- Prepare, gather and/or portion of meals, snacks, and bag lunches according to daily production sheets and portioning guidelines; label, refrigerate and date all foods according to departmental policies and procedures
- Garburate (waste disposal) leftovers, strip trays, operate dish machine and pot machine and de-liming dish machine; replenish chemicals and ensure that temperature guidelines are met and recorded; bagging garbage and recyclable items, moving to designated areas and compacting garbage as per procedure
- Delivery & retrieval of trays and meal carts involving use of Tuggers
- Ensuring that security procedures and policies are strictly adhered to. i.e. cutlery counts
- Handling and/or storing inventory and rotating stock
- Prepare, assemble, deliver, set up and replenish in all areas required.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Food Service Worker Certificate is required. Alternatively, an equivalent or higher level of related education (e.g., a chef or cook diploma) or a minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a healthcare environment will be accepted, with the requirement to obtain a Food Service Worker Certificate within one year of hire.
- Food Handler Certificate Ontario Required with the requirement to renew every 5 years
- Proven analytical skills in deciding when to report issues or concerns to supervisor to ensure prompt corrective action
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Participation in the employee referral program
- Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on May 29, 2026, quoting Job ID WC26-114. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.