Nutrition Aide, Food Assembly

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 3,824,217 - 3,937,180; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare pension plan

Transit access and shuttle

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) seeks a Nutrition Aide, Cold Food Assembly, to support the Nutrition Services team at Toronto General Hospital. You will assemble meals, stock workstations, clean and maintain areas, transport carts and perform cross‑functional duties as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, a Food Handler’s certificate, English literacy, and the ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or recognized equivalent.
• Food Handler’s/Hygiene Certificate (on the job certification provided).
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on‑the‑job training.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read/understand verbal work orders, instructions, short notes and/or brief forms.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations (e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing).
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high‑quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi‑task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client‑service oriented, able to work with diversity and appreciate differing opinions, backgrounds and characteristics.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: lift 6 kg to 10 kg, push, load and unload food trucks, add food items to tray.
• Must tolerate a cold environment in a refrigerated work area.
• Required to work rotating shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Required to work at multiple areas within Cold Assembly and during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assembling meals on the cold assembly belt line, as per meal ticket request.
• Retrieving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies at workstations.
• Disassembling, cleaning and maintaining workstation and belt line area.
• Transporting carts to receiving and elevators/units.
• Performing cross‑functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Skills

English literacy

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Union: CUPE TG
• Number of vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement Position: Replacement
• Site: Toronto General Hospital
• Department: Nutrition Services
• Reports to: Manager, Nutrition Services
• Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
• Wage Range: $27.76 - $28.58 per hour (start rate non‑negotiable)
• Shifts: 0630-2130 Monday-Sunday, including alternating weekends and statutory holidays
• Status: Permanent Part-Time
• Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Duties

As an integral member of the Nutrition Department, the principal responsibilities of the Nutrition Aide, Cold Food Assembly include:

• Assembling meals on the cold assembly belt line, as per meal ticket request
• Retrieving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies at workstations
• Disassembling, cleaning and maintaining workstation and belt line area
• Transporting carts to receiving and elevators/units
• Performing cross‑functional duties as assigned and/or required
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• Food Handler’s/Hygiene Certificate (on the job certification provided)
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on‑the‑job training
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to read/understand verbal work orders, instructions, short notes and/or brief forms
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations (e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high‑quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi‑task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client‑service oriented, able to work with diversity and appreciate differing opinions, backgrounds and characteristics
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: lift 6 kg to 10 kg, push, load and unload food trucks, add food items to tray
• Must tolerate a cold environment in a refrigerated work area
• Required to work rotating shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays
• Required to work at multiple areas within Cold Assembly and during emergency situations

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government‑owned organization and member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotion within a large organization
• Additional perks (corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance, on‑site gyms, etc.)

A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their requirements known.