Diet Technician, Milk Preparation Room - (13325)

Sinai Health System; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Diet Technician to join their Nutrition, Milk Preparation Room team. This temporary full-time role offers the chance to contribute to patient care by ensuring accurate preparation of breast milk recipes and infant formulas. Ideal candidates will have a Food and Nutrition Degree and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. You will be responsible for managing feeding orders, maintaining equipment, and adhering to food safety protocols. Join a compassionate organization that values diversity and inclusion, providing optimal care to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Food and Nutrition Degree/diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years’ recent related experience; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and rotate frozen breast milk in accordance with FIFO principles.
• Prepare quality assurance reports and production summaries.
• Maintain records and work following HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Knowledge of Food Safety Procedures

Education

Food and Nutrition Degree/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health Information Systems

Job description

Diet Technician, Milk Preparation Room - (13325)

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Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Organizational Department: Sinai Health > Mount Sinai Hospital > Nutrition, Milk Preparation Room

Employee Group: Non Union

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement: Hours (subject to change)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; candidates must be flexible to work additional/varied hours as required

Salary Scale: [Not specified]

Job Description

This is a Temporary Full-Time opportunity for up to eighteen (18) months.

Sinai Health was formed in 2015 through the collaboration of Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, Circle of Care, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and Mount Sinai Hospital. Our vision is to create Canada's leading health system that pushes boundaries for the best health and care for complex patients.

We are committed to a workplace culture that is safe, caring, equitable, compassionate, and accountable, to provide optimal care to patients and their families.

We are seeking a Diet Technician to support the Nutrition, Milk Preparation Room at Mount Sinai Hospital. The technician will ensure all breast milk recipes and infant formulas are prepared accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and rotate frozen breast milk in accordance with FIFO principles
• Order necessary products and materials
• Check product rotation and expiry dates
• Manage daily feeding orders and verify feeding volumes
• Print labels for feedings and communicate with lactation consultants and nurses
• Maintain temperature logs and monitor equipment
• Prepare quality assurance reports and production summaries
• Prepare probiotics and handle breast milk following aseptic procedures
• Weigh, measure, and calculate ingredients for feedings and research recipes
• Store and deliver prepared milk and formulas properly
• Maintain records and work following HACCP guidelines

Job Requirements

• Completion of a Food and Nutrition Degree/diploma from an accredited institution
• Minimum three years’ recent related experience; healthcare experience preferred
• Food Safety Training Certificate is an asset
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and independently or as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and health information systems
• Good attendance and work performance

Open Date: 5/1/2025

Posting Deadline: 5/14/2025

All applications must be submitted by 4:00 pm on the deadline date.

Employment is conditional upon credential verification, health review, and vaccination proof. Accommodations are available upon request for those with disabilities.

Sinai Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.