Dietary Aide - Patient Food Services - Regular Part Time 2025-14871 (2025-14871)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Toronto is looking for a Dietary Aide to prepare and assemble patient meal trays, ensure food safety standards, and maintain cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a food service environment and possess a Food Handlers Certification. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 20lbs

Job description

Overview

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