Nutrition Aide (Cold Food Assembly)

# Nutrition Aide (Cold Food Assembly) - Toronto, Ontario

NUTRITION AIDE, COLD FOOD ASSEMBLY

Job Posting #: 919361 Union: CUPE Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Nutrition Services Reports to: Supervisor Hours: Up to 24 hours per week

Wage range: $23.59 - $24.29 per hour. Start rate: $23.59 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements.

Status: Permanent Part-Time Shifts: Various Shifts. As Required 0630 - 2130; must be available at least 3 full shifts/wk and every other weekend & Statutory Holidays Reposted Date: May 19, 2023 Closing Date: June 1, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Duties

• Retrieving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies at workstations;
• Assembling meals on the cold assembly beltline, as per meal ticket request;
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
• Transporting carts to receiving and elevators/units;
• Disassembling, cleaning and maintaining workstation and beltline area;

Qualifications:

• Food Handler’s/Hygiene Certificate (on the job certification provided)
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.)
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on the job training
• Must be able to tolerate a cold environment; in a refrigerated work area
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Ability to Ability to read/understand verbal work orders, instructions, short notes and/or brief forms
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations
• Will be required to work rotating shifts on weekends and statutory holidays
• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• 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
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift 6kg to 10 kg; pushing, loading and unloading food trucks; adding food items to tray
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies

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.

• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
• Competitive offer packages

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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.