Dietary Aide

Position

Dietary Aide

Huron and Perth

The Nutrition Assistant I is responsible for the service of meals, including therapeutic diets, special patient orders and hospitality/retail items. The NAI communicates with patients concerning food preferences from the semi-selective menu at the point of service and maintains open communication with the NFS team, Manager of NFS and/or Clinical Dietitian as appropriate. The NAI is also responsible for nourishments and snacks consistent with therapeutic diets and patient orders, and where no specific orders exist, common nourishments will be provided in patient kitchenettes.

The NAI is expected to maintain a safe, clean and presentable work area in order to prevent cross-contamination and to maintain general safety in the NFS department.

This is a part-time position that is anticipated to begin on March 4, 2026.

• Compile forecast sheets and prepares snacks, desserts using the therapeutic diet census system.
• Review patient diet sheets, set up tray labels and take the burlodgecarts to the patient units, enter diet changes into the computer system as known.
• Adhere to all NFS policies and IDDSI guidelines.
• Prepare for catering, vending, and cafeteria service as appropriate.
• Check and monitor food temperatures and time in order to monitor best before dates; dispose when appropriate; rotate by first in first out.
• Exhibits customer service skills.

• Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma.
• Certificate in Safe Food Handling.
• 3-6 months previous related experience; healthcare food service experience preferred with a working knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Moderate physical effort.
• Average degree of mental effort and analysis.

$26.70 - $28.38 per hour

Part-time

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Interested applicants are asked to apply, in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and pertinent skills by email to Human Resources, Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance, E:  Your submission must be received by 1pm on the deadline date. Please reference position posting #W26-02 with your submission.

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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