Dietary Aide/Weekend Cook

Hospital Name: Alexandra Marine and General Hospital

Competition:
26-023

Position Type:
Casual

Vacancy:
New

Union:
SEIU

Salary Scale:
$27.59 - $28.17

Start Date:
2026-02-18

Closing Date:
2026-02-26

Qualifications:
Current certificate in safe food handling (or be willing to obtain within a week of accepting position)
Customer service training
High school diploma or equivalent
WHMIS training and knowledge in Material Safety Data Sheets
Required Skills:
Ability and experience demonstrated through positive performance appraisals and work history
Knowledge of special diets
Minimum of one year experience (within the last 2 years) in large volume food service; institutional setting is preferred
Abilities:
Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays and/or weekends may be required.
Able to function in a self-directed work team
Cafeteria duties including operation of cash register.
Monitors and updates special diets using computer program
Monitors inventory and process orders
Must be pleasant, co-operative and able to communicate well with patients, public, as well as Healthcare Team members
Other duties as required.
Possesses good organizational skills and able to speak and write English fluently
Practices safety procedures, accident prevention and proper lifting techniques
Preparation and/or portioning of food as well as kitchen/department clean-up duties (including pot wash/dish room duties).
Receipt and control of stock/goods.
Replaces staff when short call replacement is required
Stock/care/maintenance/control of Nutrition and Food Service Equipment (ie. food distribution carts/vending machines etc.)
Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
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