Food Service Worker

Middlesex County

Business Location:
Strathroy, Ontario

Position type:
Part Time

Category:
Food / Serving

Work Place Location:
In Person

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.

Apply by:
August 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

Job Description

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 environment which occasionally may lead to uncomfortable, fluctuating temperatures and working conditions.

Education

Not Applicable

Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

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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