Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) serves a population of approximately 35,000 residents in the second fastest growing township in Ontario. The hospital’s community includes the Town of Strathroy, a bustling urban centre of 12,500 with a vibrant downtown of quaint shops, restaurants and services. Surrounded by rich agricultural farmland, Strathroy is home to many London and Sarnia commuters and offers small town life amenities: a pleasant walk to many beautiful parks and nature trails; a strong sense of community; a mix of gracious century homes and modern housing; good schools and shopping. The hospital is only a short drive to London, Sarnia and the beautiful beaches of Lake Huron.
SMGH is a full service family-centred community hospital providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and ambulatory services, as well as both primary and secondary care.
The hospital operates 54 acute care beds along with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and outpatient services. Medical staffing includes a number of active local family physicians, internists, surgeons and specialists. Total staffing for the hospital including full-time and part-time staff is approximately 500.
Position: Dietary Aide/Cook
Region: London and Middlesex
Description: The Middlesex Hospital Alliance is seeking a temporary, part-time Dietary Aide/Cook to practice responsibilities within the Nutrition and Food Services Department at their Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital site for the duration of approximately 6 months.
The successful candidate must be available for 4.0 and 7.5 hour shifts, including weekends and a statutory holiday rotation. This position is available immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Operating dishwashing equipment
- Preparing Food following standard recipes and safe food handling regulations
- Operate quantity food production equipment
- Serving customers in cafeteria, including use of cash register
- Portioning food
- Delivering food carts to the wards and returning them to the dishwashing area
- Manual pot washing
- Performing cafeteria, vending and catering duties
- Setting up menu cards
- Other related duties, as requested
Qualifications:
- Must provide copy of Current Food Handlers Certificate
- Previous experience working in a Nutrition and Food Services setting preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nutrition, and Safe Food Handling Guidelines
- Work in a team environment to ensure efficiency and Hospital standards are maintained
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Self-directed
- Demonstrated excellence in attendance
- Basic computer skills in a “Windows” environment, including Outlook and Word
- Understanding and use of good body mechanics
- Demonstrated ability to lift equipment and supplies weighting up to 16 kg
- Possess a valid driver’s license
If successful, you must provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles,
mumps rubella and varicella (chicken pox) and 2 COVID-19 vaccinations. You will also be required to provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 12 months.
Salary: To be discussed
Terms of Employment: Temporary, part-time
Deadline for Application: Thursday, December 11, 2025
How to Apply: Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity may submit a resume by e-mail to humanresources@mha.tvh.ca. Please include position posting #133-2025.
At the MHA, we are committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion — values that strengthen our healthcare team and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and a sense of true belonging.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and all individuals who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
The MHA is also pleased to provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with the AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-245-5295 ext 5941.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check/Vulnerable Sector Check) completed in the last 12 months (original document) prior to commencing employment.
Accommodations are available on request for interviews and other selection processes.
Location: Strathroy
Profession Type: Other
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