About the Role
Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital, committed to improving healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. We serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, with a focus on equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. Our Food Service department plays a pivotal role in creating a fresh and tasty restaurant-style menu for patients, focusing on their well-being and nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
- Tray passing, diet changes, and preparation and portioning of food items.
- Regular cleaning and sanitation of work areas and department equipment.
- Washing dishes and cooking equipment in the dish room and pot wash room.
- Removing garbage, recycling, and slop from the department.
- Safely and properly handling cleaning chemicals.
- Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are stocked with clean wares.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School diploma, equivalent, or higher education.
- Good command of the English language (English reading and writing test will be administered).
- Minimum of 3 years hospital food service experience.
- Knowledge of safe food handling and HACCP preferred.
- Food Handlers Certificate required.
- Ability to lift, pull, and push weights of 25lbs or more frequently.
- Positive attitude and a genuine commitment to quality.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated and demonstrates initiative.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
Skills
- Safe food handling
- HACCP knowledge
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Computer Knowledge
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets
- Knowledge of nutritional supplements
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Problem solving
Location
- Hennick Humber Hospital - Wilson Site
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years hospital food service experience
Education Level
- Ontario Secondary School diploma, equivalent, or higher education
- Food Handlers Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $27.758 - $28.306
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions.
About the Company
- Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital, opening its doors in 2015.
- We are committed to improving healthcare through technology and clinical expertise.
- We serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto.
- Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives.
- We are formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
- Our Research Strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection.
- We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
- We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
- We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
- We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Equal Opportunity
- Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
- We foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
