Nutrition Aide, Food Delivery
About this role
Union: CUPE TW Service
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Manager
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $27.82 - $28.63 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: 0630-2000 Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays
Status: Temporary Part-Time
Closing Date: October 15, 2026
Duties
• Preparing and stocking the nutrition Centre with required items for patient meals • Preparing tray add-ons, meal changes and special tube feeding • Delivering food trays and snacks to patients • Collecting empty trays from patient room • Taking dirty food trucks to the basement • 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 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/understand short notes, brief forms and memos • Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.) • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift up to 5 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 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 • May be required to work rotating shifts • Food service worker program an asset • Will be required to work on weekends and statutory holidays • May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations