Food Services Aide
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62 · Full-time
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- Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62
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Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
FOOD SERVICE AIDE
Food and Nutrition Services
Posting Number: 10328
Position Type: On-Call / Casual
Union: SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62
Date Posted: October 30, 2026
About Us
Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.
Our integrated continuum - spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services - ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.
Job Summary
The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Hospital, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged, and the Mountainview and Freeman Day Centre. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth. This position is a key and integral part of the resident experience.
Key Responsibilities:
has an exciting opportunity for a
FOOD SERVICE AIDE
Food and Nutrition Services
Posting Number: 10328
Position Type: On-Call / Casual
Union: SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62
Date Posted: October 30, 2026
About Us
Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.
Our integrated continuum - spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services - ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.
Job Summary
The Food and Nutrition Services Department at Baycrest provides service to clients in the Baycrest Hospital, the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged, and the Mountainview and Freeman Day Centre. Our vision is to provide safe, appetizing food of optimum nutritional quality to facilitate an enjoyable mealtime experience for patients, residents, staff and visitors in compliance with the Jewish laws of Kashruth. This position is a key and integral part of the resident experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs basic food preparation functions including portioning food accurately and in accordance with production orders
- Performs daily practices utilizing safe and high-quality standards for patients/clients
- Maintains supplies and equipment including the nourishment cart
- Serves clients in a courteous and engaging manner
- Collects of dishes, loads and operates dish machine
- Cleans and sanitize kitchen and dining area
- Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies and Kosher Laws,
- Serves food to residents according to therapeutic diets and preferences
- May need to lift and carry heavy objects, and to withstand long periods of walking, standing and frequent bending and twisting
- May need to steer and manipulate large and small food wagons through congested areas
- Participates in training that supports the resident experience (e.g. Gentle Persuasive Approach)
- Other duties assigned by management
- High school completion or equivalent required
- Current Food Handlers Certification in accordance with Public Health required
- 1 year previous experience in an institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality food service environment; or a combination of a Food Service Worker Certificate and experience is preferred
- Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
- Good knowledge of general food service equipment, sanitation
- Ability to organize time, set priorities and to multitask in order to meet various competing work and deadlines.
- Knowledge of Kashruth laws and practices is an asset
- Sensitivity to cultural needs
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and portion food according to production orders, therapeutic diets, client preferences, and kosher requirements, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. Serve clients courteously, maintain supplies and equipment, operate dishwashing equipment, and clean kitchen and dining areas.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent and current Food Handler Certification are required. The role seeks one year of relevant food service experience or a combination of a Food Service Worker Certificate and experience; elderly-care experience, knowledge of kosher practices, and strong communication and teamwork skills are assets.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Portioning
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Dishwashing
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Therapeutic Diet Service
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Kosher Food Handling
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Service Worker Certificate
- Food Preparation
- Food Portioning
- Food Service
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Therapeutic Diets
- Kashruth
- Kosher Laws
- Food Service Equipment
- Nourishment Cart
- Dish Machine
- Customer Service
- Elderly Care
- Long-Term Care
- Hospital
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ministry of Health Long-Term Care Standards
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Teamwork
- Communication