DescriptionRENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Food Services, Kitchen Assistant
Temporary Part-Time
Posting Number: 26-31(a)
Date: April 15, 2026
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year. In this role you will enjoy perks like an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications. We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community. Come join us! As a result of internal movement, we are hiring a temporary part-time kitchen assistant, within our Food Services Department.
Pay Grid: $25.33 - $ 26.35 /hour
The Kitchen Assistant contributes to the organization and serving of meals and nourishments to patients, staff and catering functions; assists cooks with food preparation; performs cleaning, ware washing and housekeeping duties in the kitchen area, dish room and cafeteria. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares sandwiches, salads, beverages and other basic foods.
• Prepares foods and equipment for service in cafeteria and replenishes food as required.
• Serves meals to staff and visitors to cafeteria
• Receives cash payment and makes change for meals, catering and bulk food. Totals cash, completes the cafeteria cash counter sheets. Takes cash to Admitting of Finance Department.
• Prepares food for vending machine and stocks vending cart.
• Cleans tables in cafeteria, cleans and sanitizes food cabinets, counters, carts and shelves etc. in kitchen and café area.
• Refills condiments, paper products as needed daily
• Delivers completed meal trays or trolleys to nursing units.
• Prepares and delivers items to catered events when required.
• Updates nourishments lists and delivers scheduled nourishments to nursing units, and any delayed trays or new trays.
• Inventories, prepares and delivers ward supplies to nursing units and dialysis unit. Replenishes nursing kitchens with clean glasses and cups.
• Collects dietary report from nursing units, updates patient diet information in Synergy, prints and organizes meal tickets and menus before each meal.
• Assists with serving meals for Meals on Wheels.
• Prepares meal assembly pod for meals and serves patient meal trays.
• Checks each meal tray for accuracy and attractive presentation.
• Measures and dispenses appropriate types and quantities of food and beverages on patient meal trays according to meal tickets and menus.
• Collects trolleys from nursing units after completion of meals and returns to kitchen, clears trays, racks, dirty dishes and cutlery.
• Washes dishes and pots.
• Replenishes detergent and other cleaning products as needed for proper cleaning and sanitizing
• Returns clean dishware and food preparation/serving equipment for reuse.
• Ensures that the refrigerators, freezers, pantry, office, etc., are locked at the end of the day as per departmental procedures.
• Promotes a safe working environment and works safely.
• Adheres to sanitation policies and guidelines.
• Adheres to acceptable personal and departmental hygiene standards and practices.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Programs as directed.
• Demonstrates careful and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Attends in-service programs as required.
• Willing to function as a team member.
• Available for shift work and to meet obligation to employer.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with people and be customer service focused.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQualifications:
• Knowledge of and relevant prior experience in general dietary procedures and routines.
• Customer service skills and experience working with the public essential.
• Experience working with cash register preferred.
• Experience with salad/sandwich preparation and food garnishing preferred.
• Previous experience in an institutional kitchen preferred.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate essential.
• Ability to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment within scheduled time restrictions.
• Collects dietary report from nursing units, updates patient diet information in Synergy, prints and organizes meal tickets and menus before each meal.
Everyone is Welcome
RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to hr@renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory police record check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and relevant prior experience in general dietary procedures and routines.
• Customer service skills and experience working with the public essential.
• Experience working with cash register preferred.
• Experience with salad/sandwich preparation and food garnishing preferred.
• Previous experience in an institutional kitchen preferred.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate essential.
• Ability to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment within scheduled time restrictions.
• Collects dietary report from nursing units, updates patient diet information in Synergy, prints and organizes meal tickets and menus before each meal.
Everyone is Welcome
RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to hr@renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory police record check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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