Dietary Aide (NWHC) #2026-227

Job summary

This role is responsible for the preparation, assembly, delivery, and storage of food for patients and cafeteria settings. It also includes maintaining cleanliness and sanitizing equipment and work areas.

Job details

October 1, 2026 NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL POSTING #2026-227 DIETARY AIDE (CASUAL - CROSS SITE) A casual cross-site Dietary Aide position is available within our Support Services Department at North Wellington Health Care (Palmerston and District Hospital & Louise Marshall Hospital). The home site for this position is Palmerston and District Hospital. This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the preparation, assembly, service, delivery and storage of food for use within the patient care and cafeteria settings; including the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work area. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Grade 12 Food Service Worker Program Certificate or willingness to obtain Safe Food Handling Certificate Experience in a Healthcare Dietary setting preferred Experience in quantity food preparation and cooking Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and communication skills Ability to follow instructions accurately Excellent record of dependability Satisfactory performance and attendance required Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired HOURS OF WORK: Day, evening and weekend shifts as per department schedule, on an as needed basis As per Collective Agreement SALARY: $28.66 - $29.26 per hour Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on October 9, 2026. INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address. EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

What you’ll do

This role is responsible for the preparation, assembly, delivery, and storage of food for patients and cafeteria settings. It also includes maintaining cleanliness and sanitizing equipment and work areas.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and a Food Service Worker Program Certificate or a willingness to obtain a Safe Food Handling Certificate. Previous experience in a healthcare dietary setting and quantity food preparation is preferred.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Food assembly
• Food service
• Sanitization
• Cleaning
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Dependability
• Cooking
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Support Services
• Communication
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Health Assessment

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Consulting
• Dietary Aide
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Dietitians and Nutritionists

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