Aide / Porter

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

HOOPP defined benefit pension plan

Wellness services

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a part-time Temporary position in Toronto to support Nutrition Services. The role involves delivering meal carts, washing dishes, and stocking supplies for patient units at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre.

The position requires grade 12 or equivalent, with 6 months of related experience; Food Service Worker and Food Handlers certificates are preferred. Up to 24 hours bi-weekly, days and alternate weekends. Closing date: 2026-08-27.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Good manual dexterity and organizational skills.
• Team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Six months practical and related experience.
• Food Service Worker Certificate and/or Food Handlers Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meal carts, snacks and bulk supplies to patient units.
• Disassemble soiled patient trays and scrub dishes; process through dish machine.
• Stock clean dishes in appropriate areas and collect soiled racks.
• Wash and sanitize racks and meal carts; clean ware washing area and dish machine.
• Perform cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; other duties consistent with job classification.

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Good team player

Effective organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Service Worker Certificate

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Union: NOWU

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre

Department: Nutrition Services

Reports To: TRI Nutrition Services Manager

Hours: Up to 24 Hours/Bi-Weekly

Wage Range: $26.46 - $27.36. Start rate non-negotiable.

Shifts: Days & Alternate Weekends, 08:00-16:00

Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 8 months)

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Duties

• Delivering meal carts, snacks and bulk supplies to patient units
• Disassembling soiled patient trays including removing food debris from dishes, separating cutlery and processing soiled dishes through dish machine, re-soaking/scrubbing dishes/pots and pans as needed
• Stocking clean dishes in appropriate areas, collecting soiled dish racks and empty meal carts from loading dock and Patient units and returning to kitchen
• Washing/sanitizing racks and meal carts, cleaning ware washing area and dish machine, handling totes of compostable material and garbage
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Requirements

• New hires must have grade 12 or equivalent education
• Good manual dexterity and organizational skills
• Good team player
• 6 months practical and related experience
• Food Service Worker Certificate preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate preferred
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift to 10 kg, loading, and unloading food trucks; pushing heavy food trucks during pick up and delivery of meals
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Required to be available to work alternating weekends and statutory holidays and at least 3-week days in a two-week period
• Work in Warm/Humid Conditions
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Why join UHN?

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.