Hours
Hours of work may vary and scheduled hours each week are not guaranteed. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, and must be available on short notice for call-in shifts.

Middlesex County
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Business Location
Strathroy, Ontario

Position Type
Part Time

Category
Food / Serving

Work Place Location
In Person

Apply By
August 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

Job Description
Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor or Cook, the Food Service Worker prepares and serves food and beverages at mealtimes, sets and clears dining room tables and cleans dishes.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares and serves food and beverages such as coffee, tea, toast, sandwiches and salads, desserts, and nourishments.

Takes temperatures of all food items and records the readings to ensure foods are served at a proper temperature.

Clears dishes in the dining room, cleans tables and sets up for the next meal. Disposes of wet garbage in compactor room.

Refills condiments and sugar/sweetener packets etc. in resident’s dining rooms.

Cleans equipment and work areas within kitchen and dining room as per cleaning routines.

Operates dish machine and cleans pots and pans.





Interacts with nursing staff to ensure a positive meal experience for residents.

Follows the therapeutic menu and diet information of each resident.

Staff are to read the communication book on a daily basis. They are also to communicate with other staff through the book when needed.

Requires working in a hot, humid environment which occasionally may lead to uncomfortable, fluctuating temperatures and working conditions.

Education
Not Applicable

Qualifications
Experience Required

Current Food Handler Certificate

General kitchen experience preferably in a long-term care setting

Food Service Worker Certificate is an asset

Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills

Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset

Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and completion of TB testing that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County

Compensation And Advantages

$28.51 - $29.07 (2026 UNIFOR Collective Agreement wage rates)

Employee Recognition Events

Professional Development

OMERS Pension Plan Eligibility

13.75% Pay in Lieu of Benefits

4% Vacation Pay

Employee and Family Assistance Program

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