Food Services Aide

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Baycrest Hospital is seeking a Food Service Aide for the Food and Nutrition Services Department to provide safe, appetizing meals aligned with kosher standards for patients, residents, staff and visitors.

The role emphasizes compassionate service, adherence to sanitation and safety rules, and collaboration with a team to support the resident experience in a hospital and aged-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent required.
• Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required.
• 1 year previous experience in an institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service environment; or a combination of a Food Service Worker Certificate and experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset.
• Knowledge of Kashruth laws and practices is an asset.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to organize time, set priorities and multitask to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic food preparation and portioning per production orders.
• Maintains safe, high-quality standards for patients/clients.
• Maintains supplies and nourishment cart.
• Serves clients in a courteous and engaging manner.
• Collects dishes, loads and operates the dish machine.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining areas.
• Adheres to sanitation, infection control and safety standards including Kosher laws.
• Serves food to residents according to therapeutic diets and preferences.
• May lift and carry heavy objects and stand/walk for long periods.
• May steer large and small food wagons through congested areas.
• Participates in resident-focused training (e.g. Gentle Persuasive Approach).
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

English communication

Kashruth knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

About Us

Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Baycrest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a FOOD SERVICE AIDE Food and Nutrition Services.

Posting Number: 10328

Position Type: On-Call / Casual

Union: SEIU Service

Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62

Date Posted: October 30, 2026

About Us

Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long‑term care and community‑based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence‑based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain‑health care.

Job Summary

The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Hospital, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged, and the Mountainview and Freeman Day Centre. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth. This position is a key and integral part of the resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic food preparation functions including portioning food accurately and in accordance with production orders
• Performs daily practices utilizing safe and high-quality standards for patients/clients
• Maintains supplies and equipment including the nourishment cart
• Serves clients in a courteous and engaging manner
• Collects of dishes, loads and operates dish machine
• Cleans and sanitize kitchen and dining area
• Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies and Kosher Laws,
• Serves food to residents according to therapeutic diets and preferences
• May need to lift and carry heavy objects, and to withstand long periods of walking, standing and frequent bending and twisting
• May need to steer and manipulate large and small food wagons through congested areas
• Participates in training that supports the resident experience (e.g. Gentle Persuasive Approach)
• Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent required
• Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required
• 1 year previous experience in an institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service environment; or a combination of a Food Service Worker Certificate and experience is preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
• Good knowledge of general food service equipment, sanitation
• Ability to organize time, set priorities and to multitask in order to meet various competing work and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Kashruth laws and practices is an asset
• Sensitivity to cultural needs
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team