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

Requirements

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

Solid 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

New hires 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

Why join 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.

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.

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.

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