Aide / Porter

Union: NOWU
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: TRI Nutrition Services Manager
Hours: Up to 24 Hours/Bi-Weekly
Wage Range: $26.46 - $27.36. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Days & Alternate Weekends, 08:00-16:00
Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 8 months)
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Duties:
Delivering meal carts, snacks and bulk supplies to patient units
Disassembling soiled patient trays including removing food debris from dishes, separating cutlery and processing soiled dishes through dish machine, re-soaking/scrubbing dishes/pots and pans as needed
Stocking clean dishes in appropriate areas, collecting soiled dish racks and empty meal carts from loading dock and Patient units and returning to kitchen
Washing/sanitizing racks and meal carts, cleaning ware washing area and dish machine, handling totes of compostable material and garbage
Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
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

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No