Supervisor - Nutrition & Food Services
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About the Role
Nova Scotia Health seeks a Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor to oversee daily operations, meal service, and staff at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. The role requires a nutrition degree or food management certification, leadership experience, and a focus on patient safety and quality assurance.
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Responsibilities
- Provide front line supervision of employees and day to day operations of Nutrition and Food Services
- Ensure safe and efficient operations of assigned work areas, including meal service and delivery
- Act as an ambassador and liaison within the integrated model of Nutrition and Food Services
- Assist in carrying out administrative and operational functions within designated area(s)
- Commit to patient safety through continued quality assurance and improvements (food safety) and coordination of tasks
Requirements
- Nutrition post secondary degree (preferred) or completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management required
- Completion of an Advanced Food Safety Certification and HACCP Training
- Experience in food service or clinical nutrition management or leadership and operations required, minimum of two (2) years' preferred (recent relevant experience within the last 5 years)
- Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated leadership abilities/staff management/coaching in a unionized environment
- Demonstrated communication skills, written and oral
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and positive change management orientation
- Ability to work outside a set schedule/beyond normal working hours as required
- Travel to other sites or throughout the province is required
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About The Opportunity
- Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services (NFS), the Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor is responsible for front line supervision of employees, day to day operations, meal service and delivery, and ensuring safe and efficient operations of assigned work areas.
- The Supervisor acts as an ambassador and liaison within the integrated model of Nutrition and Food Services and is a resource and leader for employees in the area and remote sites.
- As part of the management team, assists in carrying out administrative and operational functions within designated area(s) and in accordance with NFS strategic plan.
- The Supervisor is committed to patient safety through continued quality assurance and improvements (food safety) and coordination of tasks.
About You
- Nutrition post secondary degree (preferred) or completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management required
- Journeyman Cook Red Seal Certification is an asset
- Completion of an Advanced Food Safety Certification and HACCP Training
- Experience in food service or clinical nutrition management or leadership and operations required, minimum of two (2) years' preferred (recent relevant experience within the last 5 years)
- Experience preferred in a health care setting and unionized environment
- Knowledge of and experience in customer focused food service operations; room service model preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities/staff management/coaching in a unionized environment; Hire, Develop & Retain Solid Performers
- Demonstrated judgement, problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrated communication skills, written and oral
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and positive change management orientation
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
- Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice, and organization health
Hours
- Permanent, full time; 75 hours biweekly
- Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compensation And Benefits
- $30.50 $38.13 hourly
- Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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