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Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan HOOPP

Wellness services

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network is hiring for a Nutrition Services position at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Lyndhurst Centre. This temporary full-time role (up to 3 months) requires Red Seal certification and current Food Handler Certification.

You will prepare meals, assist with all service meals, ensure proper labeling, storage, and safety, and support a fast-paced, team-focused kitchen environment. Hours are 37.5 per week, with shifts on weekdays and alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Current Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to read and follow production sheets and standardized recipes.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for next-day tray assembly following approved recipes and production sheets.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparations, including texture-modified items, entrees, starches, and vegetables.
• Assist with sandwich preparations.
• Store products using FIFO and ensure proper labelling and dating.
• Follow therapeutic diet orders and understand associated safety risks.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all items.
• Maintain temperature control and safe handling practices.
• Record production quantities and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Organize and stock supplies for ongoing operations.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas; assist with pot washing.
• Follow hygiene, uniform, and workplace safety policies.

Skills

Red Seal Certification

Food safety knowledge

Current Food Handler Certification

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Union: CUPE TRI

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Lyndhurst Centre

Department: Nutrition Services

Reports to: TRI Nutrition Services Supervisor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Wage Range: $29.43 - $29.88 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Shifts: Weekdays and Alternating Weekends (09:30-17:30)

Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 3 months)

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Duties

• Prepare food items for next-day tray assembly following approved recipes and production sheets
• Assist with food preparations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including texture modified items, hot entrees, starches, and vegetables
• Assist with sandwich preparations
• Store products using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and ensure proper labelling, dating, and organization
• Adheres to Therapeutic diet orders and understand the potential risks associated with diet inaccuracies, allergens, texture modifications and other nutrition related safety concerns
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all prepared items according to food safety standards
• Maintain appropriate temperature control and safe food handling practices during preparation
• Record production quantities and report shortages or discrepancies to the Supervisor
• Organize and stock supplies for ongoing and next-day operations
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas; support pot washing and restocking of production tools
• Follow departmental policies related to hygiene, uniform standards, and workplace safety

Requirements

• This position requires Red Seal certification
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Current Food Handler Certification
• Adheres to Therapeutic diet orders and understand the potential risks associated with diet inaccuracies, allergens, texture modifications and other nutrition related safety concerns
• Ability to read and follow production sheets and standardized recipes
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform food preparation tasks
• New hires must have grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and oral English language skills required.
• Good manual dexterity and organizational skills.
• Good team player.
• Food handling experiences, communication skills with staff and management
• Excellent safe food handling
• Available alternating weekend
• Displays initiative to continually improve service and able to make executive decisions independently when required

Working Conditions

Kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold storage areas, steam, and kitchen equipment.

Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and repetitive food preparation tasks.

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of food items, equipment, and carts.

Exposure to sharp tools, hot surfaces, and cleaning/sanitizing chemicals

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.

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.

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.