Nutrition & Food Services Assistant

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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy:
Nutrition and Food Services

Posting Period:
September 25, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Hours of Work: 12:00-18:30, every other weekend.

The NFS Assistant is responsible for the receiving, serving patients from the server, operating and returning of retherm food carts as well as nourishment and bulk floor supply assembly and delivery to the units. Fridge temperature recording and equipment cleaning schedule is followed, and to help as requested or required. The successful candidate must follow the current cleaning and sanitization procedures and contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

• Certified food handler certificate required
• Accurate and efficient
• Able to deal tactfully with other people and work as part of a team
• Well organized and aware of proper cleaning procedures
• Able to read and write in English
• Previous food services experience as asset

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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