Nutrition Aide, Food Assembly

Union: CUPE TG Service
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Manager, Nutrition Services
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $27.76 - $28.58 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: 0630-2130 Monday-Sunday including alternating weekends and Statutory Holidays
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Duties
As an integral member of the Nutrition Department, the principal responsibilities of the Nutrition Aide, Cold Food Assembly include:
Assembling meals on the cold assembly beltline, as per meal ticket request
Retrieving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies at workstations
Disassembling, cleaning and maintaining workstation and beltline area;
Transporting carts to receiving and elevators/units
Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent
Food Handler’s/Hygiene Certificate (on the job certification provided)
3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on the job training
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to Ability to read/understand verbal work orders, instructions, short notes and/or brief forms
Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.)
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to 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
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift 6kg to 10 kg; pushing, loading and unloading food trucks; adding food items to tray
Must be able to tolerate a cold environment; in a refrigerated work area
Required to work rotating shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays
Required to work at multiple areas within Cold Assembly as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No