Food Services Aide

Baycrest Hospital  has an exciting opportunity for a
FOOD SERVICE AIDE  Food and Nutrition Services   Posting Number:  10059
Position Type:  Permanent Part-time
Shift Type:  Day-Evening, every weekend (subject to change)
Bi-Weekly

Hours:

35.5 Hours, 7.5 shift
Union:  SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate:  $27.06 - $27.62
Date Posted:  September 4, 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
Qualifications   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
Required Skills
Required Experience