Aide / Porter - University Health Network, Toronto

Position summary

University Health Network is seeking a dedicated Aide / Porter to join the Nutrition Services department at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre. This replacement, temporary part-time position offers up to 24 hours bi-weekly with a wage range of $26.99 to $27.91 per hour. Explore University Health Network careers to support patient nutrition and hospital operations in Toronto.

Skills and experience

Candidates seeking consideration for these administration jobs Toronto must meet the following educational, physical, and professional qualifications:

• New hires must have grade 12 or equivalent education
• Good manual dexterity and organizational skills
• Good team player
• 6 months practical and related experience
• Food Service Worker Certificate preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate preferred
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift to 10 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
• Required to be available to work alternating weekends and statutory holidays and at least 3-week days in a two-week period
• Work in Warm/Humid Conditions
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be required to execute several food service and kitchen duties in a fast-paced healthcare environment:

• Assembling meals on the cold assembly beltline, as per meal ticket request
• Retrieving, stocking, and setting up food items and supplies at work stations
• Disassembling, cleaning, and maintaining workstation and beltline area
• Cold food production
• Portioning prepared foods

Perks and benefits

Working at UHN connects you with inspiring healthcare professionals and a wide range of benefits designed to support you throughout your career:

• 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 including multiple corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on-site gyms