Milk Prep Room Aide
Job ID
24504
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate
$26.65 - $28.03
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Milk Prep Room
Target Openings
1
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
11.25
FTE
0.30
Contract Length
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-09-03
Deadline to Apply
2026-09-10
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) 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.

Sick

Kids 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 Sick

Kids, 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**
As a member of the Nutrition & Food Services team, you will be responsible to
maintain the efficient operation of the areas of, Milk Prep Room with the possibility of support in Patient Services.
**Shifts: 0700-1500, 0900-1700, 1030-1830, 1100-1900**
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**
Following recipes and orders as provided by the diet techs to prepare formulas, EBM, and specialty feedsutilizing equipment such as balances to weigh product and pharmaceutical mixer to mix powdered feeds.

Adherence to proper aseptic techniques and guidelines with respect to clothing, hand washing, and sanitizing to ensure maximum safety of the end products.

Work with diet techs and other MPR staff to ensure orders are prepared in a timely manner, accurately, and ready for delivery.

Have an understanding of the importance of accuracy when pulling product, measuring, weighing and delivery, including of the handling of EBM, A bodily fluid).

Adhere to policies and procedures including the double checking of breast milk.

Must have a working knowledge of math including cross multiplication skills, to be able to understand and be apply in practice when required to adapt formulas/breast milk recipes.





Understand conversions and measurement in grams to 2 decimal points, ml, and liters.

Take direction from supervisor and provide input regarding overall improvement of the area.

Report any errors and concerns to supervisor.

PickupEBM across the hospital, utilizing a breast milk data base, tablet, scanner and scale,scanEBM into and out of inventory.

Organize breast milk in freezer.

Replenish and maintain par levels for ready to feed formulas and specialty items within aseptic area.

Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.

Delivery of prepared orders to the assigned unit within the hospital in a timely manner.

Pickup leftover/unused/empty formula bins from units and return to the MPR.

Discard leftover or unused orders from previous days.

Responsible for safety and sanitation precautions in his/her area.

Reports unsafe incidents to supervisor.

Maintains and improves established sanitation standards and reports to the supervisor defective machinery or equipmentin order tosafeguard staff from accidents and harm.

Co-sign procedure utilized when preparing complex feeds (keto/metabolic) however generally feeds are prepared without immediate supervision and double checking.

Must read and interpret individual patient recipes and ensure the exact ingredients are utilized to properly prepare feeds to avoid adverse reaction and outcomes for patients.

Must identify any variances and bring forth to Supervisor for further clarification.

Accountable for checking/co-signing EBM labelling and dispensing to ensure patients receive correct EBM.
**Here's what you'll need**
Grade 12 or equivalent.

Must have a valid

Food Handler Certification.

Successful completion and pass of the skills and competency test to qualify for the position.

Minimum 1 year experience.

Food /Hospitality service related/Milk Prep Room/Laboratory experience an asset.

High degree of customer service.

Ability to work in a quick-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting.

Proficient oral and written communication in English.

Ability to understand and apply moderate math skills.

Basic Computer skills and knowledge a requirement.

Attention to detail is required while performing work.

Must have a working knowledge of math including cross multiplication skills,



to be able to understand and be applied in practice when required to adapt formulas/breast milk recipes.

Understand conversions and measurement in grams to 2 decimal points, ml and liters.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.
**Here's what you'll love**
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 Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ .

For more on why you'll love working at Sick

Kids,visit our careers site (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/) .
**Employment type**
: 0.3 FTE, Permanent Part Time
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids 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. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids 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**
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[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.
**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.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the Sick

Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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