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

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 workplace 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 Benefits

- $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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