Food Services Assistant, Food Services

Job Description

Job Description

Fresh, scratch-cooked meals are often a highlight of a patient’s day and your role helps make that experience nourishing and comforting. As a Food Services Assistant at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, you’ll take on a range of responsibilities such as rotating between tray assembly, kitchen prep, dishwashing, and patient service. This variety keeps every day interesting and allows you to develop valuable skills across food service. Not only will you build a strong foundational skill set, but you'll also find purpose in knowing that each meal you help prepare plays a role in someone’s healing journey.

Is this you?

Are you known for your reliability and strong work ethic? In this role, your dependability ensures that meals are prepared and delivered on time, a critical part of patient care that supports their comfort and recovery. Food services operates 365 days a year, so your efforts have a meaningful impact year-round, helping maintain a vital part of patient care no matter the season.

Teamwork is second nature to you.  You understand that in a busy hospital kitchen, it’s all about working together to make things happen. Whether you’re adapting to changes in the day’s plan or helping a co-worker get through a busy rush, you’re always there to lend support. Your contributions helps create a reliable, well-coordinated service that patients and staff count on.

If you are detail-oriented and methodical you’ll find this environment rewarding. Here precision matters, whether it’s double-checking diet orders and allergen information, or proper portioning, you’ll ensure the accuracy of your work. Keeping thorough records and adhering to safety procedures are second nature to you.  Your commitment to getting it right helps in upholding our standards and reinforces trust in our food services.

About this team :

At Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, our Food Services team is a passionate and dedicated group committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support patient healing and well-being. Guided by our vision of "Five-star quality nutrition served from the heart," we prepare fresh, from-scratch meals on-site, ensuring every patient receives food that is not only delicious but also tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.

Serving three meals and snacks daily to over 450 patients, our team of nearly 100 employees collaborate with dietitians, health care professionals, and kitchen staff to provide meals that meet medical, cultural, and personal requirements. With a strong focus on food safety, quality, and innovation, we foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where every member plays a vital role in enhancing the patient experience.

In this role you will :

• Prepare, assemble, and serve patient meals in an accurate, timely manner, while ensuring dietary requirements are met
• Follow hospital guidelines for dietary restrictions (e.g., allergies, texture modifications, and medical diets)
• Assist with food preparation including portioning, plating, and packaging meals in accordance with health and safety standards
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation by maintaining a clean and organized work area, following hospital infection control policies
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment and ensure all food service areas are properly sanitized
• Stock supplies and monitor inventory of food, beverages, and kitchen essentials to ensure adequate availability
• Report any food safety concerns, patient meal issues, or equipment malfunctions to supervisors promptly
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements : Mandatory

Preferred

Skills and Knowledge

Salary :  Minimum - $24.738 / hour; Maximum - $25.741 / hour

Vacancy Type : This position is for replacement opportunity.

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your food services career within a health care setting, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people / people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ext. 7050, or email .

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