Food Services Associate

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, West Park Healthcare Centre, UHN Reactivation Care Centre and The Michener Institute of Education. 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: SEIU - Service

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: UHN West Park Healthcare Centre & UHN Reactivation Care Centre
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Manager, Nutrition Services
Hours: 20 hours per week
Wage Range: $26.87 - $27.45 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Various Shifts Between 6:00am - 7:30pm, Monday-Sunday including Two Weekends on, One Off & Statutory Holidays
Status: Temporary Part-Time (ending February 2028)
Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Position Summary

This position supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered food service operations in a healthcare environment. Responsibilities include food preparation and portioning, patient tray assembly and delivery, warewashing, sanitation, food cart distribution, and maintaining clean and organized work areas. The Food Services Associate follows established food safety, infection prevention and control, and workplace health and safety procedures to ensure quality meal service and contribute to the well-being of patients and residents.

Duties

• 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...