Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Vacancy Information:
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:
Schedule rotation will include all shifts and weekends.
Pay Rate:
$26.94-$27.66
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma;
- Food Service Worker Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 years);
- Experience
- At least one (1) year experience within the past five (5) years in a health care or institutional setting, preferred.
- Required Skills
- 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.
- Physical Requirements
- The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
We prioritize staff wellbeing at LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program
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.
Contact Details:
Lennox and Addington Counnty General Hospital Recruitment Team
