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SickKids Retail Nutrition Associate in Toronto, Ontario
Retail Nutrition Associate
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Job ID
22061
Location
Toronto, Ontario
FTE
0.80
Hours of Work
30.00
Dept/Program Name
Specialty Food Shop
Contract Length
Date Posted
2025-02-06
Deadline to Apply
2025-02-16
Target Openings
1
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About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The Nutrition Associate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and sound nutrition advice within their scope of knowledge.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
Perform all standard cash register transactions proficiently and accurately according to operational procedures including cash, debit card and credit card transactions
Fill professional recommendations for special diets and related equipment for customer
Demonstrate usage of feeding pumps and equipment assembly as required
Process ministry funded sales and paperwork as per guidelines
Assist in the receiving, merchandising, and rotation of product as per guidelines
Maintain efficient flow of merchandise from the stock rooms to the selling area
Advise Assistant Manager of any out of stock and /or shortages
Comply with and ensure all loss prevention systems and procedures are performed according to established guidelines
Have a clear understanding of the operation¿s workflow and priorities
Provide efficient and pleasant customer service in-store and by telephone
Keep abreast of changing nutritional needs of the patients and products in the industry
Train employees on job functions
Here's What You'll Need
Minimum 1 year nutrition training in a post secondary institute is an asset.
Prior retail experience is an asset.
Demonstrated customer focused, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
Ability to be patient, courteous, professional and understand and exhibit patient/customer confidentiality.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.
Here's what you'll love
This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/) . Self-care helps us support others.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/) .
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .
For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/) .
Employment Type; Full Time- 0.80FTE
Our Commitment to Diversity
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
How to Apply
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
