Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

Vacancy Information:

Area of Assignment:

Food Services

Basic Function and Scope:

The Dietary Worker is responsible for all aspects of meal service for patients/residents, staff and visitors as required, in keeping with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regulations and food safety practices.

Hours of Work:

Schedule rotation will include all shifts and weekends.

Pay Rate:

$26.94-$27.66

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education


• Secondary School Graduation Diploma;


• Food Service Worker Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 years);


• Experience


• At least one (1) year experience within the past five (5) years in a health care or institutional setting, preferred.


• Required Skills


• Knowledge of therapeutic nutritional diet, an asset;


• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully;


• Ability to work independently and within a team environment;


• Able to demonstrate knowledge of food services best practices (Safe food handling, food temperatures, clean equipment etc.);


• Advanced Dietary Food Management (DFM) computer program skills;


• Working knowledge of computer applications including Meditech and Microsoft Office Suite;


• Ability to work with minimal supervision;


• Strong organizational and time management skills;


• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and the ability to function in a crisis situation;


• Must have annual review education completed;


• Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.


• Physical Requirements


• The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

We prioritize staff wellbeing at LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal chance employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan. Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.