Nutrition Aide, Food Delivery

Purchaseyourfreedom; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker in the Nutrition Services department at Toronto Western Hospital.

You will prepare and stock the nutrition centre, assemble tray add-ons, deliver meals to patients and handle patient trays, with shifts 0630–2000 and weekends.

A high school diploma and a Food Handler’s Certificate are required; you must be able to lift up to 5 kg and work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler’s Certificate (on the job certification provided).
• 3–6 months of practical food service experience or 1–3 months on the job training.
• Ability to read short notes and perform basic math.
• Must be able to lift up to 5 kg and move heavy food trucks.
• Willingness to work weekends and statutory holidays.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock the nutrition centre with items for patient meals.
• Prepare tray add-ons, meal changes and tube feeding as needed.
• Deliver food trays and snacks to patients.
• Collect empty trays from patient rooms.
• Move dirty food trucks to the basement.
• Perform cross‑functional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Reading short notes

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler’s Certificate (on the job)

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 27.27 - CAD 28.07 - hourly

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.

Union:CUPE TW Service
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site:Toronto Western Hospital
Department:Nutrition Services
Reports to:Manager
Hours:Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range:$27.27 - $28.07 per hour.Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts:0630-2000 Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date:October 1, 2026

Duties

• Preparing and stocking the nutrition Centre with required items for patient meals
• Preparing tray add-ons, meal changes and special tube feeding
• Delivering food trays and snacks to patients
• Collecting empty trays from patient room
• Taking dirty food trucks to the basement
• 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 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/understand short notes, brief forms and memos
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.)
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift up to 5 kg, loading, and unloading food trucks; pushing heavy food trucks during pick up and delivery of meals
• 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
• May be required to work rotating shifts
• Food service worker program an asset
• Will be required to work on weekends and statutory holidays
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at 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.

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.