About the Role
Humber River Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their Food Services team. This role is crucial in creating a fresh, restaurant-style menu for patients, focusing on well-being and nutritional needs. The department aims to create a healthy and safe environment.
Responsibilities
- Tray passing, diet changes, and preparation/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 kitchen areas 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 (reading and writing test administered).
- Minimum of 3 years of 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 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; must be self-motivated and demonstrate 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.
Skills
- Safe food handling
- HACCP knowledge
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Computer Knowledge
- Therapeutic diets
- Nutritional supplements
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Problem solving
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Independent work
Location
- Humber River Health - Wilson Site
Work Type
- Temporary Part-Time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years hospital food service experience
Education Level
- Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $27.758 - $28.306
About the Company
- Humber River Health is North America’s first fully digital hospital, established in 2015, committed to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise.
- They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, prioritizing Equity and Inclusivity.
- The hospital is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to be a community academic hospital.
- Their research strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection.
- Humber River Health is recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.
- They foster a culture of staff, physician, and volunteer engagement.
- The hospital is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and is involved in research and academic collaboration.
- They are dedicated to high-quality patient care, demonstrating 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 its communities.
- They foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.
- Applications are welcomed from individuals of all equity-deserving groups.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- They 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.
