Compensation Pay Range: $23.97-$29.46 Job Description: Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY CHEO offers its patients hotel-style food services. Room service at CHEO is very much like the room service you would find at any hotel. The room service initiative has been well received by patients and their families and it has been a success story for the hospital. We are in the process of launching our patient ordering app in August. In our retail locations we offer our own Crafted at CHEO brand for our induction style concept in our Cafeteria. Our second floor shop offers Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza and we proudly brew Starbucks coffee. As part of our retail umbrella we operate the Treehouse Gift Shop which offers wide array of Plush, Lego and other brands for our patients, families and staff. As a Food Service Attendant at CHEO you be responsible for: Preparation and handling of food items in accordance to department regulations Preparation of formula feeds Patient tray set up and assembly Delivery and pick up trays to patient areas Preparation and set up of catering functions Cash and closing procedures Operation of dish machine Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in work areas Work in retail locations (Mr Sub, Pizza Pizza, Starbucks) Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Criminal Record Check (Essential) Grade 12 diploma (Essential) Demonstrated initiative, team work and flexible work schedule (Essential) Demonstrated skills in dealing with the public (Essential) Demonstrated excellent communication skills (Essential) Ability to work with minimal supervision (Essential) Minimum 6 months experience in food service operation (Essential) Physical strength sufficient to correspond to job requirements (Essential) Ability to prioritize (Essential) Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred) Successful completion of Food Handler Certification (Preferred) * Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Federation Healthcare Workers – Laborers International Union of North America, (OFHCW-LiUNA). CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talentacquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA). CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement