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Job Posting #: 926586
Union: CUPE
Site: Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto Rehab
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Supervisor
Hours: Up to 75 hours biweekly
Salary: $25.09- $25.44 per hour (Start rate: $25.09 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 12 Months)
Shifts: Various shifts and alternate weekends as required
Posted Date: November 16, 2023
Closing Date: November 23, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Duties

• Assembling meal trays, as per meal ticket request
• Retrieving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies at workstations
• Disassembling, cleaning and maintaining workstation and tray assembly area, cold food production and portioning prepared foods
• Snack preparation
• Ware washing, and cleaning as required, receiving groceries
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

  Qualifications

  • 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 up to 10 kg, loading, and unloading food carts
  • 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
  • Required to work alternating weekends and statutory holidays
  • May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • 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.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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