SickKids is Looking For Retail Nutrition Associate at Toronto, ON Full Time

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 Retail Nutrition Associate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and sound nutrition guidance within their scope of knowledge/training.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Perform standard cash register transactions proficiently and accurately according to operational procedures including cash, debit, credit card, and e-commerce transactions

Fill orders for special diets and related equipment for customers in store and for shipment.

Process ministry funded sales and paperwork as per guidelines

Assist in the receiving, merchandising, and rotation of product as per guidelines

Able to lift up to 25lbs

Maintain efficient flow of merchandise from the stock rooms to the selling area and advise 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

Demonstrate usage of feeding pumps and equipment assembly as required

Keep abreast of weekly changes and updates of products & store processes

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:
Impact

A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Employment Type

Temporary, Full-time (0.6FTE 1 year contract)

Onsite

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.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

How to Apply

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