Food Service Attendant, Food Services – Temporary Part-Time

Compensation Pay Range

$23.97-$29.46

CHEO offers its patients hotel-style food services. Room service at CHEO is very much like the room service you would find at any hotel. The room service initiative has been well received by patients and their families and it has been a success story for the hospital. We are in the process of launching our patient ordering app in August. In our retail locations we offer our own Crafted at CHEO brand for our induction style concept in our Cafeteria.

Our second floor shop offers Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza and we proudly brew Starbucks coffee. As part of our retail umbrella we operate the Treehouse Gift Shop which offers wide array of Plush, Lego and other brands for our patients, families and staff.

• Preparation and handling of food items in accordance to department regulations
• Preparation of formula feeds
• Patient tray set up and assembly
• Delivery and pick up trays to patient areas
• Preparation and set up of catering functions
• Cash and closing procedures
• Operation of dish machine
• Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in work areas
• Work in retail locations (Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza, Starbucks)
• Other duties as assigned

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Grade 12 diploma (Essential)
• Demonstrated initiative, team work and flexible work schedule (Essential)
• Demonstrated skills in dealing with the public (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (Essential)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (Essential)
• Minimum 6 months experience in food service operation (Essential)
• Physical strength sufficient to correspond to job requirements (Essential)
• Ability to prioritize (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred)
• Successful completion of Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Federation Healthcare Workers – Laborers International Union of North America, (OFHCW-LiUNA).

CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.