As an integral member of the Nutrition Department, the principal responsibilities of the NUTRITION AIDE, FOOD DELIVERY include: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code