Compensation: CAD 26.87 - CAD 27.45 - hourly 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, 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.

Union: SEIU - Service Number of vacancies: 6 New or Replacement Position :New Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre Department: Nutrition Services Reports to: Manager, Nutrition Services Hours: Up to 24 hours per week Wage Range: $26.87 - $27.45 per hour.

Shifts: 0630-1930 Various Shifts Monday-Sunday including alternating weekends and Statutory Holidays Status: Permanent Part-Time Closing Date: October 29, 2026 This position is being recruited to support the Reactivation Care Centre (RCC). Start dates will vary and will be staggered between September and November 2026, in alignment with operational readiness, anticipated patient volumes, and the phased implementation of RCC services, and are subject to change based on operational requirements.

Start Date: Pending kitchen renovation completion and tenant occupancy.

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. 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.

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 workplace. ~ 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. ~ Ability to work effectively both independently and with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment. ~ Ability to safely operate and maintain food service equipment. ~ 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. ~ Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP ) A flexible work environment Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

At University Health

Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

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📌 Food Service Worker - Food Services/Kitchen (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto