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Dietary Aide

@ The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is hiring a Dietary Aide to support patient nutrition services. The role involves preparing and serving meals and supporting the dietary team in a paediatric healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and plate patient meals
  • Serve meals to patients
  • Maintain a clean and safe food service area
  • Support the dietary team

Requirements summary:

  • Food service or dietary experience preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety practices
  • Teamwork and communication skills
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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low

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The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

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Healthier Children. A Better World.

Full company description

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally. Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system. SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families. SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™

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205,761
People associated on LinkedIn
8,712
Reported office locations
  • 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, CA
Other recorded names
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
Specialties
  • Paediatrics
  • Health care
  • Medicine
  • and Research
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The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1875
SpecialtiesPaediatricsHealth careMedicineand Research
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Job description

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

Technical difficulties? Email [email protected] with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

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