Aide Dietary

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: AIDED001547 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line

Job Type: Part-time Twenty-eight (28) hours per week Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday coverage
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Hourly $ 23.794 – $31.959
Application Deadline: March 23, 2026

Position Summary
As an Aide, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including assisting in meal preparation and service, maintaining kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

As a crucial member of our team, the Aide – Dietary reports directly to the designated Supervisor – Client Services and Senior staff assigned to the Dietary department.

Qualifications:
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• The ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Aide.
• Experience in food service, hospitality or customer service would be an asset.
• Safe Food Handler Certification or capable of completing online certification upon date of hire.
• Must have the flexibility to work all shifts.
• Must be an independent and self-motivated worker
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks
• Ensure proper portion control.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, including the dining area chairs and tables.
• Daily temperature checks
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies and kitchen inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Team Leader / Senior.
• Ensure proper labelling and rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Follow appropriate food handling procedures to avoid contamination.
• To be flexible in the job routine and be challenged by new requests and ongoing changes to the job as delegated by the Team Leader / Senior.
• Responsible for taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of yourself and others, by practicing and promoting safe work habits by using personal protective equipment and reporting unsafe acts or conditions to your manager.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the Team Leader / Senior.
• Provide courteous and friendly service to patients, residents, clients, and staff.
• Assist with meal delivery to client rooms or other designated areas as needed.
• Education component throughout the year, Health and Safety, policy and procedures, workshops, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• It will involve exposure to heat, cold, and various kitchen equipment.
• It will require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Considerable standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending.
• Frequently required to lift to 20 lbs.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
• Pension plan
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance

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Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.

SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com