Food Services Associate, Toronto

Compensation : CAD 26.87 - CAD 27.45 per hour

Company Description UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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.

Union:

SEIU Service

Number of vacancies:

1

New or Replacement Position:

New

Site:

West Park Healthcare Centre

Department:

Nutrition Services

Reports to:

Manager, Nutrition Services

Hours:

.5 FTE

Wage Range:

$26.87 to $27.45 per hour. Start rate non‑negotiable.

Shifts:

Weekdays&Two Weekends On, One Off– Various shifts between 6:00 am and 7:30 pm

Status:

Permanent Part‑time

Closing Date:

June 1, 2026

Position Summary This role involves ensuring patient and food safety while providing a satisfying meal experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering meals, assembling patient trays accurately, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, following food handling and infection control procedures, and operating kitchen equipment. The goal is to meet dietary needs, prevent contamination, and contribute to patients’ well‑being.

Duties

Preparing and portioning menu items such as sandwiches, salads, desserts, entrees, soups, vegetables and tube feeds based on tallies.

Assembling food and drinks on the patient tray line according to written tray ticket orders.

Assembling bulk supplies and delivering to patient units.

Setting up, tidying, restocking and cleaning the serving station; sanitizing kitchen equipment and surfaces.

Completing special cleaning tasks as needed to meet health department standards.

Completing meal trays by adding beverages, ice cream or bananas at the pantry level to fulfill orders, recording food temperatures, delivering completed meal trays to patient bedside and ensuring accurate patient identification. Distributing water jugs and snacks as required.

Managing food cart delivery and pickup.

Participating in dishwashing through rotations, including tasks such as stripping the line, offloading, racking dirty dishes, and cleaning cutlery. Responsible for dishwasher and Salvajor operation and cleaning; ensuring the dishwashing area is clean by the end of the day. Managing garbage as needed.

Loading dish caddies with clean dishes, utensils, domes and trays for patient meal service, and returning them to kitchen preparation and serving areas.

Following strict food safety and infection control protocols.

Strictly adhering to established food safety, handling and infection control procedures; regular hand washing is required.

Performing various tasks as a Food Services Associate, with flexibility for different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends.

The role encompasses food preparation, assembling trays, maintaining cleanliness, dishwashing, and following safety protocols across different shifts, with the aim of facilitating efficient food service operations while ensuring safety and hygiene and executing additional assigned duties.

Qualifications

High School (Grade 12) diploma and Certification as a Food Service Worker (FSW) preferred.

Completion and renewal (every 5 years) of the Advanced Food Handler's Certification.

Proficiency in spoken and written English, as well as comprehension skills and basic mathematical skills.

Ability to prepare and mix basic recipes and knowledge of food service equipment use and maintenance.

Effective teamwork and minimal supervision skills.

Physical capability to meet food production targets and timelines.

Previous experience in food handling, preferably in a commercial food operation, especially healthcare.

Familiarity with therapeutic diets and typical Canadian foods (preparation and content).

Availability to work every other weekend AM and PM.

Flexibility for variable shifts and portering assignments. Alignment with the centre’s core values and commitment to patient well‑being.

Satisfactory work record as part of the qualification assessment.

Awareness of factors affecting the safety of patients, staff and visitors.

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 that allow you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages.

Government organisation and member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to transit and UHN shuttle service.

A flexible work environment.

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organisation.

Additional perks such as travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms and other corporate discounts.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record and 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.

It may be required that a Criminal Record Check be performed for the successful candidate. If any information provided by a candidate is found to be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue 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 should 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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