Clerical Assistant II (Diet Clerk)

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital 
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per hour
Shifts: 0including alternating weekends and Statutory Holidays
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 13 2025

Position Summary:

The Diet Clerk is responsible for performing clerical functions to support the effective operation of the Nutrition Services department

Duties:

• Updating diet order information in the patient card files
• Writing and updating central feeding ticket in accordance with established protocols
• Receiving and processing dietary requests from nurses ward clerks dietitians and patients on a continuous basis
• Generating required print jobs from the computerized patient information system
• Entering patient diet orders menu selections in the Diet Office information system
• Performing other related computer responsibilities as assigned
• Summarizing statistics as per established schedule
• Ensuing the efficient operation of the Diet Office within scope of authority
• Performing all clerical functions within the department in order to cover for vacations and/or sick relief

Qualifications :

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
• Up to one (1) year related experience in an administrative or clerical role
• Alpha numeric data entry skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity
• Ability to speak read write and comprehend English fluently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of general office practices procedures and standards
• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications preferred
• CBORD Epic or equivalent software experience preferred

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time