Food Services Helper

Position Details

Job Number: 

JR00541

Department:

Patient Food Services Charlton

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

5

Union:

CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$27.22 - $29.56

Schedule

Work Days:

Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day:

Afternoons, Days

Shift:

Hours - 4, Hours - 6, Hours - 7.5, Various Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)

AM 07:00, AM 07:30, AM 11:30, PM 13:30, PM 16:00

Reason for Posting:

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-06-16

Closing Date:

2026-06-23

Job Description

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Experience in institutional food service operation will be an asset
• Food Handler Certificate preferred
• Applicants must be able to speak, read and write English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
• Ability to perform the following physical demands: extended periods of time standing and walking; requirements for bending, forward reaching predominantly between waist and shoulder, lifting, pushing/pulling carts throughout the department and hospital
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a friendly disposition with patients
• Neat appearance, good attendance and work record are essential
• Ability to work in very cold (walk in freezer), cold (walk in refrigerator) and warm environment.
• Must wear safety shoes

Responsibilities

• Delivering and serving meals to patients and/or setting up the dining areas, preparing, heating and serving meals to patients
• Working on a belt line
• Maintaining work area/equipment and procedures to meet sanitation and safety standards
• Following HACCP principles of food handling
• Preparing patient meals/meal trays with dietary restrictions
• Operating microwave/convection ovens
• Operating and maintaining dish cleaning machines
• Assisting with inventory as required
• Preparing/decanting/assembling food and special dietetic items
• Delivering and retrieving meal carts and supplies
• Tempering and distribution of food items
• Pushing food supply carts between dock and department
• Handling garbage bags
• Reports directly to Food Services Supervisor

Reason for Posting

This requisition is to fill an existing vacancy

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).