Food Service Worker

Middlesex County See more positions 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 Qualifications Experience Required 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 How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves food and beverages while maintaining dining room cleanliness and dishwashing standards. They ensure food safety by recording temperatures and follow therapeutic menus to meet resident dietary needs.

Candidates must possess a current Food Handler Certificate and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. General kitchen experience, preferably in long-term care, and a Food Service Worker Certificate are highly valued.

• Employee Recognition Events • Professional Development • Omers Pension Plan • Pay In Lieu Of Benefits • Vacation Pay • Employee And Family Assistance Program

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Food Preparation
• Food Serving
• Dishwashing
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Elderly Care
• Temperature Monitoring
• Cleaning Routines

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

3 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level