Food Services Associate - University Health Network, Toronto

About the role

The University Health Network is hiring for University Health Network jobs Toronto seekers looking for stable administration jobs Toronto opportunities. This permanent part-time position supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered food service operations in a healthcare environment. The role contributes directly to patient care and well-being through quality meal service.

Requirements

• 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
• Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare, long-term care, or commercial food service environment
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, texture modified diets, fluid consistencies, and meal service requirements in a healthcare setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to follow recipes, production tallies, and written instructions
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and repetitive tasks
• Ability to meet production schedules and service timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work a rotation of two weekends on and one weekend off and regularly rotating between morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and the Centre's mission, vision, and values
• Awareness of factors affecting the safety of patients, staff, and visitors

Day-to-day

• Prepare and portion menu items such as sandwiches, salads, desserts, entrées, soups, vegetables, and nourishments according to production requirements and standardized recipes
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately according to tray tickets, diet orders, textures, consistencies, and portioning requirements
• Assemble and deliver bulk food and supply items to patient care units
• Complete meal trays by adding final items such as beverages, desserts, and snacks as required
• Record food temperatures and complete required food safety documentation
• Deliver meal trays to patients while ensuring accurate patient identification and adherence to infection prevention and control practices
• Set up, stock, replenish, clean, and sanitize food service stations, equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning assignments to maintain compliance with food safety and public health standards
• Distribute, retrieve, load, and unload food carts for meal service
• Participate in warewashing operations, including dishwashing, stripping trays, offloading, racking dishes, handling cutlery, cleaning equipment, removing waste, and maintaining a clean dish room
• Follow all food safety, infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and safe work practice requirements, including proper use of equipment and regular hand hygiene, PPE, and dress code
• Work collaboratively with team members and perform assigned duties in food production, patient meal service, sanitation, warewashing, and related areas
• Required to work at both UHN West Park Healthcare Centre and UHN Reactivation Care Centre locations based on operational requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What's on offer

• 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 such as travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on-site gyms