Lead - Nutrition & Food Services

Requisition ID: 338291

Competition #: NU-23-024

Position Control #: 117-71910-F223-01

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Altona

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

Department / Unit: Nutrition & Food Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: As soon as possible - Indefinite Term

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days, evenings and weekends as required

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As per non-union/management compensation package

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager - Nutrition & Food Services and/or Director of Health Services where applicable, the Lead - Nutrition & Food Services is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the direct on-site operations of the Nutrition & Food Services department. Through a collaborative process, the incumbent works with the Manager - Nutrition & Food Services and/or Director of Health Services where applicable, and provides input on the development, integration, maintenance and management of the regional Nutrition & Food Services programs’ strategic plans, policies, processes, therapeutic diet/legislative standard compliance and clinical nutrition partnerships to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the overall delivery and operation of Nutrition & Food Services at their designated site.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. The position supports operations and program service delivery for Altona Health Centre and Emerson Health Centre. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of therapeutic and modified texture diets
• Other combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Bachelor degree with major in Nutrition Sciences or relevant education in Nutrition & Food Services
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of the internal structure, programs, services and external partnerships and understands how their position fits with Southern Health- Santé Sud organizational structure
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients in a mutually respectful manner
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate the multiple components of an integrated system within a health delivery model
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course or be willing to acquire a Food Handler Training Certificate 1 in the first six (6) months of employment
• Demonstrated ability to take charge and initiate actions toward the achievement of goals
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to the organizations values and standards of ethical behavior
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Minimum five (5) years relevant Nutrition & Food Service Management experience in health care or institutional food services setting
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to create a wider understanding and advance regional health priorities and partnerships through communication process
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a health care or institutional food services setting
• Demonstrated ability to assess what the problems are, form a plan toward a solution of the problem(s) and initiate action necessary to resolve the problems in an adaptable, flexible and ethical manner
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate a keen sense of reality and fundamental decision-making skills in order to decide in advance what needs to be done and how it is to be done.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skills and knowledge in self and staff, based on learning and communicating best practices
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook/Email, Electronic Menu Management program and online training
• Good work and attendance record
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling/payroll program

Conditions Of Employment

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.