Dietary Porter

Kensington Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kensington Health is seeking a Dietary Porter to provide high-quality customer service while maintaining cleanliness in food service areas and delivering meals within the Kensington Health Centre. This casual, on-site role supports the facility’s Long-Term Care Home Act guidelines and daily operations.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a health organization.
• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide and MOHLTC nutritional requirements.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and pots by hand or machine.
• Sweep and mop floors in Food Services areas.
• Deliver food and nutrition supplies to different areas of the facility.
• Stock and incoming orders management between storage and work areas.
• Support catering events throughout the facility.
• Clean and sanitize work tables, walls, refrigerators and kitchen equipment.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Procedures compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Professionalism

Endurance

Material handling

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Life at Kensington Health

At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!

Job Overview

The Dietary Porter is responsible for always providing the highest quality of customer service while cleaning food services equipment and delivering food items to meet the needs and expectations of the Kensington Health Centre in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021.

Employment type: casual

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes and pots either by hand or machine.
• Sweeping and mopping floors in Food Services areas.
• Delivering food and nutrition supplies to different areas of the Facility.
• Putting away stock and incoming orders between storage and work areas.
• Picking up all catering events throughout the facility.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of work tables, walls, refrigerators and kitchen equipment.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, willing to go beyond the basics.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow standard procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) occasionally with appropriate safe lifting techniques or assistance.
• Personal and professional integrity, appearance, and demeanour.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull food carts and supplies.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environments.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• One (1) year experience with at least one year in a health organization.
• Compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide, basic MOHLTC nutritional requirements and infection control.

Required Professional Designation/Certificate

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler Certificate.

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.