Food Service Worker, Permanent Part-time

Fairvern Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a

Posting Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $24.62 hourly

Salary Range: $ $25.95 hourly

Status: Permanent part-time

Hours of Work:Minimum availability of 45 hours (6 shifts) in a two-week period, including every other weekend. Will be scheduled a minimum of 30 hours (4 shifts) during each two-week period with opportunity to pick-up additional shifts

Fairvern is located in Huntsville, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career. We have a strong focus on health & wellness, and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

Fairvern has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since 1982. Our cozy and comfortable home encompasses two resident home areas and a wonderful property on the river in Huntsville with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Support Services, the Food Service Worker is responsible for the production of high quality food for the residents of the home in a safe and sanitary manner.

What you will do

• Assist in serving meals, snacks & beverages following resident's diets & food preferences, using proper portion sizes
• Follow proper food handling techniques, keep work area clean and uncluttered
• Set dining room tables and trays accurately and neatly
• Assemble, operate and clean dietary equipment

What you will need

• Food Service Worker certification, 6 units at community college level (candidates without this qualification may still be eligible for consideration as a Dietary Aide underfill)
• Successful completion of a food handler training course (1 day) & maintenance of this qualification is required
• Completed police record check, including vulnerable sector screening
• Good communication skills and ability to read, write and follow written instructions in English
• Previous food service experience in an institutional setting, preferably LTC, would be an asset

What we are offering

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits
• OMERS pension
• Work-life flexibility
• Perks and discounts
• Wellness programs
• Fostering and fun environment
• Professional development and education opportunities
• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your application

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

If you are excited about this role but you don't meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway You might be the right candidate for this role or another one.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.