Cold Production Aide

**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**:
Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, The Cold Production Aide will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational needs of Hospitality Services, which includes Production, Catering and Terrace Café.

**_ Shift:_**_ 0600 - 1400 hrs_

Although this posting indicates an initial area of assignment and shift, the Hospital reserves the right to assign to other areas of assignment and shifts as deemed necessary.

**Here's what you'll get to do**
- Responsible for creating recipes, preparation, and presentation of various food items, specifically focused on cold menu items, such as salads, sandwiches, garnishes, spreads, dressings, etc. Daily food preparations for the Cafeteria and Catering.
- Provide high quality services while maintaining safe food handling techniques and sanitary practices and procedures, as well as having practical knowledge of food safety standards and practices, WHMIS and Health and Safety.
- Responsible to maintain dietary and food standards for quality and quantity controls, portion control, and presentation techniques with all food and non-food products.
- Assist and work alongside fellow co-workers to achieve smooth and efficient operations within the overall food services areas.

**Here's what you'll need**
- ** 1-year basic cooking/culinary course with graduate certificate of completion at**a community college or technical school required.**:

- Must have current Food Handler Certification.
- Experience working in a kitchen, such a production kitchen in a hotel, restaurant, catering kitchen, and/or fast paced kitchen environment, specifically in a hospitality field.
- Knowledge of basic culinary techniques, such as different methods of preparing foods, including cutting techniques, recipe calculations, understanding of various dietary types and restrictions thereof.
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions required.
- Computer skills and knowledge is required.
- High degree of customer service.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting.
- Proficient oral and written communication in English.
- Ability to work out and practice simple math skills.
- Smart Serve an asset.
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

**Here's what you'll love**
- 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_.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

**Employment type**: Part time casual
- 0.00FTE

**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.

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