Nutrition Aide - Food Delivery

Job Description

Union: CUPE TG 
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement 
Site: Toronto General Hospital 
Department: Nutrition Services 
Reports to: Manager
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $27.82 - $28.63 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. 
Shifts: 0630-2000 Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays
Status: Permanent Part-Time                                                                  
Closing Date: November 19, 2026 

Duties

• Preparing and stocking the nutrition Centre with required items for patient meals 
• Preparing tray add-ons, meal changes and special tube feeding 
• Delivering food trays and snacks to patients 
• Collecting empty trays from patient room 
• Taking dirty food trucks to the basement 
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required 
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent 
• Food Handler’s Certificate (on the job certification provided) 
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on the job training 
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos 
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.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 to 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 
• May be required to work rotating shifts 
• Food service worker program an asset 
• Will be required to work on weekends and statutory holidays 
• 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 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

Compensation: 27.82 to 28.63 (CAD) (HOURLY)