Food Service Representative

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in Toronto is seeking a part-time Food Service Representative. The role involves delivering meals, maintaining cleanliness in food service areas, and supporting patient dietary needs. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, customer service experience, and the ability to comply with health standards. Shifts are available across days, evenings, and weekends, making it an excellent opportunity for flexible work.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in food service in a health care setting.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting 25 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meal trays and snacks to patient rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area following food safety procedures.
• Prepare and portion food items for unit pantries.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and adaptability

Proficient in verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Type

Regular Part Time

Organizational Department

Employee Group

NOW - Service

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

Must be available for all shifts up to 24 hours per week - (Monday-Sunday; days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays). Shifts range from a start time of 06:30 to 20:00.

Salary Scale

CAD $26.39 - $26.93 per hour (2025 NOWU US01)

Job Description

Sinai Health is looking for aFood Service Representative to support ourPatient Food Services Departmentat Mount Sinai Hospital.

Meal Delivery Responsibilities

• Deliver meal trays, menus, and snacks to patient rooms
• Replenish bulk nourishment supplies to unit pantry, collect meal trays from patient rooms, clean and sanitize unit pantry
• Prepare and portion patient menu items, snacks and bulk supplies for unit pantries
• Work on Blean station preparing patient meals
• Assist with the assembly, distribution, and pick up of patient meal trays
• Follow portion control guidelines and therapeutic diet restrictions
• Prepare and re-thermalize food items using the appropriate methods outlined by the department
• Wash pots and pans, and work in the dish room
• Transport and clean food carts
• Collect and recycle and dispose of all garbage within the department
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance and cleanliness of all other related equipment

Departmental Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work area while following proper food handling and sanitation procedures including HACCP
• Follow proper chemical handling instructions outlined by WHMIS
• Demonstrate Sinai Health's core expectations of employee conduct; includes attending relevant continuing education sessions, following all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures, complying with applicable Health and Safety standards and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a high school diploma
• 1 year of experience infood service in a health care setting
• 1 year of experience in customer service
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in order to perform the essential duties of the position which requires frequent exposure to extreme warm and cold temperatures, prolonged walking and standing (up to 7.5 hours), frequent independent and assisted lifting/pushing (25 lbs. or more), turning, stooping, reaching and bending at the arms, waist and knees for extended periods of time

Preferred

• Successful completion of the Food Handlers course and WHMIS

Skills and Knowledge

• Customer service oriented
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in a challenging, diverse and changing work environment
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within food services, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

10/31/2025

Posting Deadline

11/10/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail] .