Food Service Worker

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About Strathmere Lodge
Strathmere Lodge is a not-for-profit, long-term care home that is owned by Middlesex County. Opened in 2006, this facility sits on a five-acre site on the outskirts of Strathroy. The home provides care to 160 residents in accordance with Ontario legislation and standards established and monitored by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Working at Strathmere Lodge
At Strathmere Lodge, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Come join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters leadership.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor or Cook, the Food Service Worker prepares and serves food and beverages at mealtimes, sets and clears dining room tables and cleans dishes.

This is a permanent, part-time, relief/on-call position that is part of our UNIFOR bargaining unit. Hours of work may vary and scheduled hours each week are not guaranteed. The successful candidates must be available to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, and must be available on short notice for call-in shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handlers Certification
• Successful completion of Food Service Worker Certificate Program from an accredited college, or proof of enrollment in the Food Service Worker Certificate Program and successful completion within (3) three years of hire. Acceptable equivalency includes diploma in culinary arts for Cook, Institutional Cook or Assistant Cook; or post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or post-secondary degree in food and nutrition services; or being a member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.
• Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset.
• Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening and completion of TB testing that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County

Additional details and a full job description are available at www.middlesex.ca.

Location
The position is located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $27.68 per hour plus 13.75% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay
• Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
• Ongoing training and development

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2025.

We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Strathmere Lodge.

Accommodations
Strathmere Lodge and Middlesex County are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.

Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.68 per hour

Application question(s):

• Have you successfully completed a Food Service Worker Certificate Program or related program and possess a current Food Handlers Certificate?

Work Location: In person