Dietary Helper General
About The Position
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.ca Reporting to the Manager, you will complete all tasks required for Dietary Helper- General. Some of these duties will include cleaning and transporting of equipment, safe operation of the dish machine, pot wash machine, garburator, conveyor, elevator and other related tasks. You may be scheduled at the Birchmount or General hospitals based on departmental needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Proven ability to read, write and speak in English
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activity such as lifting, reaching, pushing and carrying
- Physical capabilities to perform all General Helper duties
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
- Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record
Nice To Haves
- Food service experience
- Food Handler’s Certificate
- Ability to speak another language
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and transporting of equipment
- Safe operation of the dish machine, pot wash machine, garburator, conveyor, elevator and other related tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
