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26199 Dietary Aide, Temp RPT - External Applicants

VACANCY NUMBER:
26199

POSITION:
Dietary Aide

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

DEPARTMENT:
Nutrition Services

STATUS:
Temporary Regular Part-Time
(ASAP to September 30, 2026)

# OF POSITIONS:
1

SALARY RANGE:
$26.93 - $ 27.54

POSTING DATE: 22 June 2026

BARGAINING UNIT:
UNIFOR

**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)
-Secondary School Education Diploma.
-Certificate in Basic Food Safety or Food Safety and Sanitation.
-Health Care Food Service Certificate preferred.
-Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
-Computer skills to include Outlook, Order entry, Basic Word, CBORD, Safety Monitor Pro, knowledge of intranet navigation.
-Understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Family and Patient Centered Care.
-Ability to handle cash and make change.
-One year Food Services experience in a Health Care setting.
-General Therapeutic Diet Knowledge preferred.
-Satisfactory attendance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)
-Effective communication skills to deal with patients, families and staff.
-Excellent motor coordination.
-Ability to communicate and follow all instructions, pleasant and flexible.
-Team and customer focused, work well with patients, families, volunteers and other CKHA staff.
-Ability to prioritize and self motivating.
-Open to change and proactive.
-Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
-Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
-Demonstrated performance that reflects our code of conduct, purpose and values statements

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)
-Flexibility and availability to work days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
-Hands on preparation of food for patients, cafeteria and catering services.
-Responsible to handling cash, giving change, operating cash register.
-Responsible for working in all areas of the kitchen, dish room and cafeteria.


CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
1.Please complete your full name, phone number, home address and email address(Required.)
2.Please attach a copy of your resume(Required.)
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3.Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?(Required.)
4.Have you ever worked for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance before? If yes, please provide name used while employed here.(Required.)
5.Do you give CKHA permission to contact your current and previous employer(s), educational institution, and references as provided?(Required.)
6.Do you have a Secondary School Education Diploma?(Required.)
7.Do you have a certificate in Basic Food Safety or Food Safety and Sanitation?(Required.)
8.Do you have a Health Care Food Service Certificate?(Required.)
9.Are you able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions?(Required.)
10.Do you have computer skills including Outlook, Order entry, Basic Word, CBORD, Safety Monitor Pro, knowledge of intranet navigation?(Required.)
11.Do you have an understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Family and Patient Centered Care? (Required.)
12.Are you able to handle cash and make change?(Required.)
13.Do you have one year Food Services experience in a Health Care setting?(Required.)
14.Do you have general Therapeutic Diet Knowledge?(Required.)
15.Are any family members (parent, sibling , spouse, former spouse, domestic partner, children (including step, foster and adoptive children), or in-laws (daughter, son, mother, father, brother, sister) employed at CKHA? If yes, please provide name.(Required.)
16.Please add additional comments related to skills, experience or training.