(PERMANENT PART TIME )SUPERVISOR - NUTRITION SERVICES

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences•Whitby, ON

5d•CA$34 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition & Food Services department is seeking an individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills to assume the position of Food Service Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing effective leadership to staff, to meet the food service needs of patients, staff and visitors, while maintaining specified standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved college level Food and Nutrition Management Program or equivalent.
Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), or working towards this.
3-5 years related supervisory experience in a hospital setting required.
Experience in a unionized health care environment required.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of food safety guidelines and HACCP requirements.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Knowledge of texture modified, therapeutic diets, and quantity food production.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-directed and action oriented.
Ability to effectively lead large groups of staff and promote a positive work environment.
Demonstrated effective time management, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to analyze and adjust work schedules to maximize efficiency of human and financial resources.
Excellent initiative to identify and carry out projects to meet departmental objectives.
Ability to prioritize to meet departmental deadlines.
Good attendance record with ability to maintain same.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Must be able to work various shifts from 0600-1930 hours, including alternate weekends and statutory holidays as required.
Able to cover a minimum of 15 weeks of vacation coverage predominantly during the summer months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CBORD and Meditech computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect supervision to staff in production, beltline, ware washing, retail and other areas of the department to meet quality standards and budget requirements.
Accurately check beltline tray service.
Monitor, coach, and complete performance appraisals for unionized employees to optimize performance and team work.
Provide support to the Manager with respect to employee performance issues.
Coordinate, monitor and document staff training to ensure compliance with mandatory training.
Monitor equipment and food temperature audits and follow up on variances.
Monitor equipment functioning, identify problems, schedule repairs as needed in conjunction with Plant Services and external providers.
Participate in the development of, and monitoring of, safe work practices to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Conduct audits with respect to tray accuracy, food waste, safety and other items as required.
Monitor and ensure sanitation standards are met.
Interact with patients and provide information to diet office and Dietitians as appropriate.
Identify and provide input into the development of quality improvement and cost control initiatives.
Participate in the cost effective procurement of food, supplies and equipment as required.
Plan staff schedules to meet departmental needs according to the collective agreement and department policies.