Dietetic Attendant - Food Services , FT (J0924-0473)

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

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 Full Time Permanent Position with 8 hour shifts, all shifts including 2 out of 3 weekends at the NYGH Finch Site located at 555 Finch Avenue West.

We 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.#INDO