Job Specifications
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.
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Job Description
Union: NOWU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports To: TRI Nutrition Services Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $24.39 - $25.22 (start rate in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)
Shifts: Days & Alternate Weekends, 08:00-16:00
Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 6 months)
Closing Date: February 12, 2026
Duties
Delivering meal carts, snacks and bulk supplies to patient units
Disassembling soiled patient trays including removing food debris from dishes, separating cutlery and processing soiled dishes through dish machine, re-soaking/scrubbing dishes/pots and pans as needed
Stocking clean dishes in appropriate areas, collecting soiled dish racks and empty meal carts from loading dock and Patient units and returning to kitchen
Washing/sanitizing racks and meal carts, cleaning ware washing area and dish machine, handling totes of compostable material and garbage
Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Qualifications
New hires must have grade 12 or equivalent education
Good manual dexterity and organizational skills
Good team player
6 months practical and related experience
Food Service Worker Certificate preferred
Food Handlers Certificate preferred
Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift to 10 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
Required to be available to work alternating weekends and statutory holidays and at least 3-week days in a two-week period
Work in Warm/Humid Conditions
May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations
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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
Wellness services & offerings
Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
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
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
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