Dietary Aide

Job Description

Position Profile: Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare. Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving 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 important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy. At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care! Join our Food Service team as we work together to create a healthy safe environment, with a focus on the patients well-being and nutritional needs. At Humber River Health, our Food Service department plays a pivotal role in creating a fresh and tasty restaurant-style menu. Patients at Toronto's Humber River Health are enjoying more diverse food choices as a result. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team in our newly designed Alternative Level of Care (ALC) facility. Reporting Relationship: Manager, Patient Food Services Hiring Rate Range: $24.723-25.212 Shift: PT - Must be available for all rotating shifts including alternating weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights. Employee Group: NOWU Location: Reactivation Care Centre– 200 Church street (subject to change) Job IDs for Part Time Dietary Aide - Alternative Level of Care (Church) (5): 2023-19114, 2023-19115, 2023-19116, 2023-19117, 2023-19118 Position Responsibilities: Tray passing, diet changes and preparation and portioning of food items as necessary. Regular cleaning and sanitation of work areas and department equipment. Working in dish room and pot wash room washing dishes and cooking equipment. Removing garbage, recycling and slop from the department. Safely and properly handling cleaning chemicals used in the department. Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are stocked with clean wares as needed. Other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent. Good command of the English language (English reading and writing test will be administered). Minimum of 3 years hospital food service experience, including safe food handling and HACCP knowledge preferred. Food Handlers Certificate Required. Computer Knowledge an asset Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional supplements. Ability to lift, pull and push weights of 25lbs or more frequently throughout shift. Must have a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to quality. Ability to work well under pressure. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities. Able 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. Why choose Humber River Health? At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. 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 as a Huron Consulting hospital. 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. Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team. Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.