Nutrition Services Aide: Tray Prep & Meal Delivery

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

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.