Dietary Aide - Patient Food Services - Regular Full-Time 2025-14494 (2025-14494)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Toronto is looking for a Dietary Aide to prepare and assemble meal trays, handle dishwashing, and support food service quality initiatives. The ideal candidate has practical food service experience and necessary food safety certifications. This role requires effective communication and teamwork skills within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• One year of practical experience in a food service environment.
• Food Handlers Certification (Public Health).
• WHMIS training.
• Reliable work attendance record.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and push/pull equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble patient meal trays.
• Dishwash patient meal trays and food service equipment.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with Supervisor about discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Service oriented

Job description

Summary Of Duties

The Dietary Aide will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Preparation and assembly of patient meal trays
• Dishwashing of patient meal trays, pots & pans, food service wares & equipment
• Supporting Food Services quality improvement initiatives
• Communicating with Supervisor regarding discrepancies
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• One year of practical experience in food service environment – required
• Food Handlers Certification (Public Health) – required
• WHMIS training – required
• Demonstrate reliable work attendance record – required
• Service and detail oriented
• Able to stand, walk and bend without restrictions
• Able to lift floor to waist up to 20lbs
• Able to push/ pull food service equipment, smallwares up to 30lbs
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Requiring minimal supervision
• Follow established standards for food handling & preparation
• Maintain established sanitation and safety standards in the care and cleaning of food service dishes and equipment
• Follow all new and existing department policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a strong team environment