Hospital Dietary Aide: Patient Nutrition & Service

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team at the Finch Site in Toronto. The role involves tray passing, diet changes, and portioning of meals for patients, with a focus on safety, sanitation and patient nutrition.

We offer a full-time position with a 12:30pm-8:30pm shift (including alternating weekends) and a competitive wage. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Food Handlers Certificate, and hospital food service experience, plus strong teamwork

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School diploma, equivalent, or higher education required.
• Good command of the English language (English reading and writing test will be administered).
• Minimum of 3 years hospital food service experience, including safe food handling and HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Food Handlers Certificate Required.
• Computer Knowledge an asset
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional supplements.
• Ability to lift, pull and push weights of 25lbs or more frequently throughout shift.
• Must have a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to quality.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities.
• Able to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Tray passing, diet changes and preparation and portioning of food items as necessary.
• Regular cleaning and sanitation of work areas and department equipment.
• Working in dish room and pot wash room washing dishes and cooking equipment.
• Removing garbage, recycling and slop from the department.
• Safely and properly handling cleaning chemicals used in the department.
• Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are stocked with clean wares as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Food handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Job description

Humber River Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team at the Finch Site in Toronto. The role involves tray passing, diet changes, and portioning of meals for patients, with a focus on safety, sanitation and patient nutrition.

We offer a full-time position with a 12:30pm-8:30pm shift (including alternating weekends) and a competitive wage. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Food Handlers Certificate, and hospital food service experience, plus strong teamwork