Job 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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Union: CUPE TRI
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: TRI Nutrition Services Supervisor
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $29.43 - $29.88 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Weekdays and Alternating Weekends (09:30-17:30)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 3 months)
Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Duties:

• Prepare food items for next-day tray assembly following approved recipes and production sheets
• Assist with food preparations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including texture modified items, hot entrees, starches, and vegetables
• Assist with sandwich preparations
• Store products using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and ensure proper labelling, dating, and organization
• Adheres to Therapeutic diet orders and understand the potential risks associated with diet inaccuracies, allergens, texture modifications and other nutrition related safety concerns
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all prepared items according to food safety standards
• Maintain appropriate temperature control and safe food handling practices during preparation
• Record production quantities and report shortages or discrepancies to the Supervisor
• Organize and stock supplies for ongoing and next-day operations
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas; support pot washing and restocking of production tools
• Follow departmental policies related to hygiene, uniform standards, and workplace safety

Qualifications

• This position requires Red Seal certification
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Current Food Handler Certification
• Adheres to Therapeutic diet orders and understand the potential risks associated with diet inaccuracies, allergens, texture modifications and other nutrition related safety concerns
• Ability to read and follow production sheets and standardized recipes
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform food preparation tasks
• Newhires must have grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and oral English language skills required.
• Good manual dexterity and organizational skills.
• Good team player.
• Food handling experiences, communication skills with staff and management
• Excellent safe food handling
• Available alternating weekend
• Displays initiative to continually improve service and able to make executive decisions independently when required

Working Conditions

• Kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold storage areas, steam, and kitchen equipment.
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and repetitive food preparation tasks.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of food items, equipment, and carts.
• Exposure to sharp tools, hot surfaces, and cleaning/sanitizing chemicals

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. 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.