Job Description

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.

Union: CUPE TG
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Manager, Nutrition Services
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $26.67 - $27.45 per hour (start rate is in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Shifts: 0630-2130 Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Duties

• Performing teardown (stripping) of patient trays before cleaning, performing cleaning and washing activities;
• Performing garbage collection activity;
• Delivering patient food carts/items to designated locations;
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent;
• Food Handler Certificate, required (documentation to be provided within 60 days of hire);
• 3-6 months practical and related experience and/or 1-3 months on the job training;
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos;
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (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 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;
• Food Service Worker Certificate, an asset;
• Required to work rotating shifts;
• Required to work at multiple areas within ware washing as well as rotating shifts in emergency situation.

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

) * 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.
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.