Nutrition Aide, Food Assembly

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Nutrition Aide, Cold Food Assembly at Toronto General Hospital. The role involves assembling meals on the cold beltline, stocking items, and maintaining the workstation in a fast-paced Nutrition Services department.

You will work up to 24 hours per week, including weekends and statutory holidays, with a start wage of $27.76–$28.58 per hour. The position is permanent part-time, reports to the Manager of Nutrition Services, and requires a high school

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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 and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble meals on the cold assembly beltline as per meal ticket requests.
• Retrieve, stock and set up food items and supplies at workstations.
• Disassemble, clean and maintain the workstation and beltline area.
• Transport carts to receiving and elevators/units.
• Perform cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

• Union: CUPE TG Service
• 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: October 1, 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 beltline, as per meal ticket request
  • Retrieving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies at workstations
  • Disassembling, cleaning and maintaining workstation and beltline 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

• At minimum, 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 do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.)
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to 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, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift 6kg to 10 kg; pushing, loading and unloading food trucks; adding food items to tray
• Must be able to 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 as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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 need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.