Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Job Number: J1026-0670
Job Title: Food Service Assistant
Job Type: Temporary Part Time
Union: CUPE
City, Province, Country: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department: Nutrition Services
Open Positions: 1
Date Posted: October 21, 2026
Closing Date: October 27, 2026
Salary: $26.291 - $27.585/Hour
Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Ending on or Before: March 31, 2027
Department/Unit/Program Description We recognize the patients we service as our primary client. We direct our department resources toward their care by providing high quality, protected, nutritious food along with high standards of nutritional care by qualified nutritional staff. The principle function which allows the department to meet our purpose is through patient satisfaction by offering a variety of quality food and excellent service to our patients. We produce food under safe, sanitary conditions and foster a multidisciplinary approach with all departments in the best interest of patient care.




Position Summary The Nutrition Services Department is currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Food Service Assistant to join their team.
Essential Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent
Current Food Handlers Training & Certification and must maintain certification
Ability to operate cash register, count money and make change accurately
Pleasant manner and communication with all levels of staff and the public
Assist with each phase of the dishwashing procedure
Responsible for safe and sanitary handling of food, supplies and equipment
Work on patient meal prep (Bpod)
Performs patient meal tray delivery
Performs pot washing, equipment and departmental cleaning and sanitary procedures
Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis, including be able to stand for long periods of time and lift moderate weight; push/pull lowerators and cart
Hours of Work Must be available to work eight (8) and four (4) hour shifts (days/evenings), including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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📌 Food Service Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Ross Memorial Hospital
📍 Ontario