Cook
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**Job ID**
24620
**Location**
Toronto, Ontario
**Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate**
$28.05 - $32.44
*Compensation commensurate with experience
**Dept/Program Name**
Hospitality Services
**Target Openings**
1
**Work Type**
In Person
**Hours of Work**
7.50
**FTE**
0.20
**Contract Length**
**Level of Police Check**
Criminal & Judicial Record
**Date Posted**
2026-10-16
**Deadline to Apply**
2026-10-23
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**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**
Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the Cook will be responsible for the daily food preparation and cooking of menu items for the Cafeteria, Catering and Patient Services.

An enthusiastic and energetic individual who enjoys creating quality meals while providing friendly customer service would be best suited for this role.
**_Shift_**
_: weekdays,_
_possible weekend and stat holidays_
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**
Communicate and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Daily food preparations for the Cafeteria and Catering.
**Here's what you'll need**
A professional certificate through an accredited culinary college with the required completed apprenticeship hours and successful completion Red Seal Certificate or
**working towards completion of a Red Seal Certificate**
and current Food Handler Certification.

Grade 12 education or equivalent.

Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Positive attitude coupled with a robust work ethic.

Good knowledge of food production and food safety (WHMIS, HACCP).

Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and thrive in stressful situations.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Knowledge of Special Diets and Allergies is a definite asset.
**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** : Regular part time- 0.20FTE
**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**
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.
**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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