Dietetic Attendant, Patient Food Services - PTT (J1225-0502)

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

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Position Summary

Dietetic Attendant, Patient Food Services
Your goal in this position is to perform meal selection, meal assembly, meal delivery, collection and to clean up for patient services. You are able to communicate effectively through speaking, reading and writing. You have knowledge of food safety and sanitation/institution kitchen equipment. You’re able to work independently and as a team, you communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients, and provide excellent customer service. You are comfortable with operation of computerized and/or electronic devices. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Steamplicity program
  
• Pick, portion and plate food items accurately according to tallies and/or menus
  
• Accurately record, document temperatures and other required information
  
• Operate ware washing machines
  
• Strip, wash, and store dishes and utensils
  
• Clean work area and equipment
  
• Deliver food trucks to patient units, assemble, deliver and collect trays & deliver nourishments to patients
  
• Heat food items to required temperature
  
• Sort and wrap cutlery
  
• Store food, paper and cleaning supplies
  
• Prepare cold food: sandwiches, salad, salad plates, tube feedings and nourishments; portion desserts
  
• Issue frozen, refrigerated and dry food supplies according to computer requisitions
  
• Visit patients for meal selection using a computerized device

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Public Health Food Handler’s Certificate, Mandatory
  
• Strong customer service background and prior work experience in institutional food service an asset
  
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Temporary position of 6-12 months with 4 and 8 hour shifts, All shifts (SEIU only), Days, Evenings, Every Weekend at the General Site, 4001 Leslie StreetWe offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

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