Posted 6 months ago
Dietary Aide
@ Lakeridge Health
Whitby, Ontario
Overview
Lakeridge Health is hiring regular part time and temporary part time Dietary Aides across its Durham Region sites. The work covers meal and nourishment delivery, food assembly, ware washing and sanitizing. Pay is $26.44 to $27.71 per hour on 4 and 8 hour shifts across days, evenings and weekends.
Pay:
$26.44–$27.71 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Deliver and pick up meals and nourishment
- Assemble food and wash dishes
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
- Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices
- Store supplies using established procedures
Requirements summary:
- Food Handler's training and certification required
- Previous food preparation or food service experience
- Working knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation
- Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand for long periods
- Flexible availability for weekends, holidays and short notice call-ins
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Lakeridge Health
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More than a hospital—Durham Region’s integrated health-care system. #ThisIsLakeridgeHealth
Full company description
With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario. Lakeridge Health is redefining the future of health care through transformative research, dynamic academic partnerships, and groundbreaking clinical trials. With over 160 active studies, we’re at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge, expanding treatment options, and improving the lives of our patients. Our one-of-a-kind Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program is on the leading edge of training the next generation of primary care doctors. Each year, over 3,000 students and trainees are supported by the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN). Through our innovative collaboration with Ontario Tech University, we’re also harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care. Together with our academic, community, and industry partners, Lakeridge Health is tackling the toughest health challenges and elevating the quality of care for the communities we serve. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a proud member of the Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) and works in collaboration with the Durham OHT, as well as primary care, and community and government partners to foster a truly integrated, regional system of care. Together, we are focused on empowering people to live their best health and fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
- LinkedIn followers
- 27,511
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,702
- Reported office locations
- Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering, 580 Harwood Ave S., Ajax, Canada L1S 2J4, CA
- 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9, CA
- 451 Paxton Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1L9, CA
- 300 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5T2, CA
- 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Lakeridge Health
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With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ajax, Canada |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 87 |
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CUPE
Job Title: Dietary Aide
Status: Temporary Part Time and Regular Part Time
Program: Food Services
4 and 8 Hour Shifts; Days, Evenings and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Port Perry and Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $26.440 - $27.710 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500000857
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
We are currently hiring enthusiastic, skilled and hardworking Dietary Aides for regular part time and temporary part time positions at various Lakeridge Health sites.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide and promote safety and well-being of clients, meeting or exceeding the patient's expectations in a service role. Meal and nourishment delivery and pick up, food assembly; ware washing; cleaning and sanitizing of work area and equipment; adhering to safe food handling and sanitation practices; storing supplies through established procedures; working effectively on a team; and other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Food Handler's training and certification is required;
* Previous food preparation and/or food service experience;
* Proven working knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation;
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to effectively interact
with all levels of staff and public and provide good customer service;
* Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment;
* Physically capable of performing the duties of the position and tasks including bending, turning,
lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time;
* Proven good manual dexterity;
* Working knowledge of standardized recipes and portion control an asset;
* Knowledge in food service sanitizing work areas, equipment, dishes and utensils, an asset;
* Must be flexible in terms of availability for weekends, holidays, and for short notice call-in's;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety
programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates
in regular in-service education in this area.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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