Helper

Job summary

Assemble and deliver patient meals and trays. Clean and wash dishes, organize and stock supplies, and perform other assigned duties.

Job details

Company Description Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care. Job Description Responsible for the assembly and delivery of patient meals. Duties include preparing and delivery of patient trays, cleaning & warewashing, organizing and stocking supplies and other duties assigned. This is what you’ll need to do it: Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes. Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 education. Must be willing to acquire the Food Handler's Certification. Knowledge of WHMIS and HACCP regulations. Knowledge of industrial food service equipment. Customer service experience preferable in the food service industry Must be organized and detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with volunteers and patients, both verbal and written. Position requires long periods of standing, repetitive actions, and significant amounts of bending and lifting. Satisfactory employment and attendance record The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation. Additional Information Status: Temporary Part-time (Approx. 6 months) Hours: Monday to Sunday - All shifts, weekends and holidays (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $27.10 to $27.62 per hour Date Posted: October 1, 2026 Internal application deadline: October 8, 2026 REF4187R Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. FTE: Must provide availability of up to a 0.50 FTE Union Status: CUPE 815 Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun - All Shifts, weekends and holidays Employment Status: Temporary Part-time Department: OT Patient Food Services Length of temporary contract: Approx. 6 months Site Location: Oakville

What you’ll do

Assemble and deliver patient meals and trays. Clean and wash dishes, organize and stock supplies, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 education is required, along with knowledge of WHMIS, HACCP, and industrial food service equipment; the successful candidate must be willing to obtain Food Handler certification. Customer service experience is preferred, and candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, communicative, able to work well with others, and capable of prolonged standing, repetitive tasks, bending, and lifting.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Meal Preparation
• Meal Tray Delivery
• Cleaning
• Warewashing
• Supply Organization
• Food Safety
• WHMIS
• HACCP
• Industrial Food Service Equipment
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teamwork
• Patient-Centered Care
• Physical Stamina
• Influencing Skills
• Accountability
• Compassion
• Food Handler's Card
• Artificial Intelligence
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Food Services
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Clinical Surveillance
• Innovation
• Operations
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Helper
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