Nutrition Aide

About the organization

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is a two-site community hospital network serving Brantford and Paris, Ontario. Guided by the goal of leading beyond care, the organization supports patients and the community through compassionate, high-quality healthcare.

BCHS operates Brantford General Hospital, which provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, and The Willett in Paris, which houses an urgent care centre and transitional care services.

With more than 130 years of service, BCHS continues to advance through a strong emphasis on quality, collaboration, and innovation. Its strategic focus is centered on excellent care, connected teams, and a healthy future for patients, employees, and the wider community.

The organization’s culture is built around its core values and pillars: being bold and courageous, committing to excellence, championing equity, and being trustworthy; along with a patient-first, people-centred, partnership-based, and progress-focused approach.

Why this role stands out

• Access to centralized education funding, tuition assistance, and development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling within a standard work week.
• Opportunities for internal mobility, mentorship, and leadership growth.
• Stable and predictable work locations.
• A collaborative environment with interdisciplinary support.
• Wellness resources including peer support, a wellness committee, and a confidential employee assistance program for staff and their families.
• Strong attention to workplace safety through comprehensive safety programs.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including an excellent pension plan.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accommodation, and trauma-informed practices.
• Employee recognition initiatives and appreciation programs.
• The chance to contribute directly to patient care and public health.
• A workplace culture grounded in civility, respect, dignity, empathy, and cultural awareness.

Role overview

Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition Services, the Nutrition Aide is responsible for moving food supplies safely, keeping food at the correct temperature, assembling meals and nourishment accurately, and delivering them on time to patients, staff, and visitors.

The position also includes cleaning and sanitation duties such as operating a dishwasher, handwashing items when required, and keeping the work area clean and orderly.

Primary responsibilities

• Handle the physical demands of the role, including extended periods of active work.
• Spend most of the shift in physically demanding tasks, with frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of heavy carts and equipment.
• Transport food and nourishment items while maintaining proper temperature control and safety standards.
• Prepare, assemble, and deliver meals accurately and within required timeframes.
• Complete dishwashing and manual cleaning tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work effectively on your own and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide consistently strong customer service.
• Maintain reliable attendance and a dependable work record.
• Be available for all shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.

Requirements and qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or an equivalent credential.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in institutional food services.
• Food Handler certification from the Brant County Health Unit.
• Health Care Food Service Program Certificate is preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including sustained activity and handling heavy loads.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team setting.
• Strong customer service background.
• Reliable attendance and attendance history.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Equity and accessibility

BCHS is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the communities it serves. The organization welcomes applicants from diverse genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants needing support are encouraged to share their needs when contacted.

How to apply

If you are interested in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment, BCHS invites you to consider this opportunity and contribute to compassionate, integrity-driven care.