Position Details

Job Number: JR00541

Department: Patient Food Services Charlton

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions: 5

Union

CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $27.22 - $29.56

Schedule

Work Days

Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day: Afternoons, Days

Shift: Hours - 4, Hours - 6, Hours - 7.5, Various Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)

AM 07:00, AM 07:30, AM 11:30, PM 13:30, PM 16:00

Reason for Posting

Application Dates

Opening Date

2026-06-16

Closing Date

2026-06-23

Qualifications

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Experience in institutional food service operation will be an asset

Food Handler Certificate preferred

Applicants must be able to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly

Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking;

requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients

Neat appearance, good attendance and work record are essential

Ability to work in very cold (walk in freezer), cold (walk in refrigerator) and warm environment.





Must wear safety shoes

Responsibilities

Delivering and serving meals to patients and/or setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating and serving meals to patients

Working on a belt line

Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards

Following HACCP principles of food handling

Preparing patient meals/meal trays with dietary restrictions

Operating microwave/convection ovens

Operating and maintaining dish cleaning machines

Assisting with inventory as required

Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items

Delivering and retrieving meal carts and supplies

Tempering and distribution of food items

Pushing food supply carts between dock and department

Handling garbage bags

Reports directly to Food Services Supervisor

Reason for Posting

This requisition is to fill an existing vacancy

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal prospect employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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