Nutrition Porter, Warewashing

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) at Toronto General Hospital in Toronto, ON, is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support Nutrition Services. The role involves teardown of patient trays, cleaning, delivering food carts, and related duties in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position is permanent part-time, up to 24 hours per week, with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Wage range is $27.27–$28.07 per hour, start rate non-negotiable; closing date September 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or recognized equivalent.
• Food Handler Certificate required (documentation within 60 days).
• 3–6 months practical and related experience and/or 1–3 months on the job training.
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos.
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: lift up to 5 kg, loading/unloading food trucks, pushing heavy carts.
• Ability to perform duties professionally, with courtesy and high-quality work.
• 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 policies.
• Food Service Worker Certificate, an asset.
• Required to work rotating shifts.
• Must work at multiple areas within ware washing and rotating shifts in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Performing teardown (stripping) of patient trays before cleaning and washing activities.
• Performing garbage collection activity.
• Delivering patient food carts/items to designated locations.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Reading comprehension

Mathematical ability

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler Certificate

Food Service Worker Certificate (asset)

Job description

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: $27.27 - $28.07 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Shifts: 0630-2130 Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: September 17, 2026

Duties

• Performing teardown (stripping) of patient trays before cleaning, performing cleaning and washing activities
• Performing garbage collection activity
• Delivering patient food carts/items to designated locations
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• Food Handler Certificate, required (documentation to be provided within 60 days of hire)
• 3-6 months practical and related experience and/or 1-3 months on the job training
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (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 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, 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
• Food Service Worker Certificate, an asset
• Required to work rotating shifts
• Required to work at multiple areas within ware washing as well as rotating shifts in emergency situation

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.

Please be advised that 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 need to make their requirements known.