Diet Clerk (CUPE), Food Services - Part Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
 

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date: February 10, 2026
 

What we are looking for:

You will ensure that patient nutritional needs are met through the processing of diet orders and menus using Meditech and the CBORD Diet Office Management System.  You will also play an active role in ensuring that customer expectations are exceeded on a regular basis at both Markham and Uxbridge sites.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

Performing ADT interface downloading and processing diet order changes. Updating patient card files, printing patient menus, meal tray tickets and nourishment labels, entry of patient menus and nutrient audit. Adjusting patient meal tickets based on product inventory. Communicating with patients, nursing staff and dietitians to clarify patient requests, diet restrictions, likes and dislikes, etc. Tracking of bulk food distribution and completion monthly food transfer reports for finance. Other departmental clerical functions including reception, answering phones, data entry, filing, placing work order requisitions, maintaining office supply, other duties as assigned. Active participation in health and safety and quality control activities of the department.

What you bring to Oak Valley Health:

•    Completion of Food and Nutrition program or equivalent 
•    Previous experience in a hospital food service department including tray preparation
•    Proven knowledge of therapeutic diets
•    A member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
•    Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word and Excel)
•    Experience with Meditech and CBORD diet office system is a strong asset
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage deadlines
•    Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team to achieve department goals and meet targets
•    Exhibits initiative and problem solving skills
•    Demonstrated good attendance record and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
•    Commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
 

Work Schedule:

This position will support the department 7 days per week 4:00am - 12:00pm or 10:45am-6:45pm. Successful candidates must be able to work rotating weekends and statutory holidays as needed.  Hours and days of work are subject to change based on operational needs.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

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Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.