Food Production Assistant

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0326-0385 Job Title Food Production Assistant Job Type Temporary Part Time Union CUPE City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department Nutrition Services Open Positions 1 Date Posted August 5, 2026 Closing Date August 11, 2026 Salary $27.375 - $29.029/Hour Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care. Department/Unit/Program Description The Department of Nutrition Services recognizes the patients we service as our primary client. We direct our department resources toward their care by providing high quality, safe, nutritious food along with high standards of nutritional care by qualified nutritional staff. The principle function which allows the department to meet our purpose is through patient satisfaction by offering a variety of quality food and excellent service to our patients. We produce food under safe, sanitary conditions and foster a multidisciplinary approach with all departments in the best interest of patient care. Position Summary Nutrition Services is currently looking for a Temporary Part-Time Food Production Assistant to join their team. Effective Date: As soon as possible Ending on or Before Date: September 20, 2026 Essential Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent Certificate of Qualification as a Cook or an equivalent combination of two years recent experience doing large quantity food cooking and willingness to be Certified Current Food Handlers Training & Certification and must maintain certification Demonstrated ability to adjust recipes and follow directions Demonstrated knowledge of Portion Control, W.H.M.I.S.–department specific, H.A.C.C.P. (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per Physical Demands Analysis Preferred Qualifications Must be available to work eight (8) and four (4) hour shifts (days /evenings), including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Are you interested in this job?

The Food Production Assistant is responsible for preparing high-quality, safe, and nutritious food for patients. The role ensures food is produced under sanitary conditions to maintain high standards of nutritional care.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma or a Cook's qualification, along with current Food Handlers certification. Experience in large-quantity cooking and knowledge of HACCP and WHMIS are required.

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• Large Quantity Food Cooking
• Recipe Adjustment
• Portion Control
• WHMIS
• HACCP
• Food Handling
• Sanitary Food Production

• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

5 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level