Nutrition Porter, Inventory NDC

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health Network seeks a part-time Nutrition Porter for their Nutrition Services department at Toronto General Hospital. The role includes managing food orders, deliveries, and maintaining inventory using a 'first in, first out' system. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a refrigerated environment. Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient care and innovative research.

Benefits

Government organization benefits

Pension plan membership

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent required.
• 3 to 6 months related experience or training desired.
• Must understand verbal work orders and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Filling orders for multiple locations with FIFO.
• Delivering food to designated locations per schedule.
• Receiving and storing incoming goods safely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Ability to work in a cold environment

Education

High school or recognized equivalent

Job description

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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.

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 position

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Nutrition Services

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week

Wage Range: $26.70 - $27.49 per hour (Start rate is in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Shifts: 0700-1500 Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends and Statutory Holidays

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: June 19, 2025

Duties

• Filling orders for multiple departments/sites applying “First in First out” system when removing items from locations and bin numbers;
• Delivering food trucks and orders to designated locations, as per established schedule, unloading and putting items in designated location;
• Receiving and storing incoming goods, following safety precautions;
  
  
  

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent;
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6 months on the job training;
• Must be able to understand verbal work orders and instructions;
• Must be able to read/understand short notes, brief forms, invoices, orders and memos;
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN code of conduct standards;
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task;
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• 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 11 kg to 20 kg;
• Must be able to tolerate a cold environment (refrigerated work area);
• Completion of a Food Handlers course, an asset (on the job certification provided).
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

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.

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.

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.

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