Aide / Porter

Union:  NOWU Number of vacancies:  1 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site:  Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre Department:  Nutrition Services Reports To:  TRI Nutrition Services Manager Hours:  37.5 hours per week Wage Range:  $26.99 - $27.91 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.  Shifts:  Days & Alternate Weekends, 11:00-19:00 Status:  Temporary Full-Time (up to 6 months) Closing Date:  November 12, 2026 Duties • Delivering meal carts, snacks and bulk supplies to patient units • Disassembling soiled patient trays including removing food debris from dishes, separating cutlery and processing soiled dishes through dish machine, re-soaking/scrubbing dishes/pots and pans as needed • Stocking clean dishes in appropriate areas, collecting soiled dish racks and empty meal carts from loading dock and Patient units and returning to kitchen • Washing/sanitizing racks and meal carts, cleaning ware washing area and dish machine, handling totes of compostable material and garbage • Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required • New hires must have grade 12 or equivalent education • Good manual dexterity and organizational skills • Good team player • 6 months practical and related experience • Food Service Worker Certificate preferred • Food Handlers Certificate preferred • Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift to 10 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 with 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 • Required to be available to work alternating weekends and statutory holidays and at least 3-week days in a two-week period • Work in Warm/Humid Conditions  • May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. • Competitive offer packages • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ ) • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service • A flexible work environment • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. A