Food Services Attendant (CUPE)
- Part Time Temporary (until approx April, 2027)
- Markham Stouffville HospitalWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Career Opportunities## Food Services Attendant (CUPE)
- Part Time Temporary (until approx April, 2027)
- Markham Stouffville HospitalApply: Markham, Ontario: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR104372Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.Land acknowledgement:Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.Who you are:* You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
* You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
* You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skillsClosing Date: EOD October 29, 2026What we are looking for:The Food Services Attendant plays a vital role in patient satisfaction related to meals through the Burlodge system.

Your major responsibilities will include:1.



Providing excellent customer service to patients through meal selection, preparation and delivery2. Production/ portioning/preparing /labeling of food products for patient meals and nourishments3. Assembling patient meals according to patient diets4. Collecting food items from fridges and freezers according to meal tally's5. Delivery of meals and pick up of soiled trays on patient units6. Working in dish room, strip trays, empty garbage, clean and maintain garburator7. Active participation in health and safety and quality control activities of the department, e.g. taking temperatures of equipment and food, following food safety regulations, using proper personal protective equipment as needed8. Providing excellent service to patients and customers by following scripting and Key words according to department standards9. Ensuring your work area and equipment are tidy, clean and sanitary10. Following department policies, procedures and kitchen standards at all times In this position, the successful candidate may work a variety of assignments within the department (i.e. Beltline, Dish room, Cleaner, Pot wash, and Production).Physical Demands:1. Continuous bending, lifting, reaching and standing for long periods during the shift2. Extensive walking3. Pushing patient food carts through hallways and patient units4. Fast pace work environment5. Exposure to heat and cold i.e. walk in fridges and freezersWhat you bring to the role:1.



Current Food Handlers Certification through the local health unit or equivalent REQUIRED.2. Minimum Grade 10 education or equivalent3. Strong customer service skills; previous related food service experience is preferred4. Proficient computer skills; previous experience with hand held tablet devices is a definite asset5. Evidence of good initiative and problem solving6. Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing skills7. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of the team8. Demonstrated valuable attendance and work performance record with the ability to maintain these same standards9. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with Organization related policies health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as requiredWork Schedule: The successful candidate would be working rotating shifts (Evenings 1:30 PM-7:30 PM, 2:30 PM-7:30 PM, 3:45 PM
- 7:30 PM & Days 5:30AM-1:30PM, 7:45 AM
- 3:45 PM) and staff are to work every other weekend. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.Compensation:CU01Range:$26.10
- $28.47Who we are:Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations.

Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year.

We offer
diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in

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