Req ID: 175257
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: NFS Food Services CEHHC
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Mar-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services (NFS), the Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor is responsible for the 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
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Nutrition post-secondary degree (preferred) or completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management required
- Journeyman Cook 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 – Approaches problems as opportunities for system process improvement.
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
- Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organization health
- Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service
- Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work outside a set schedule/beyond normal working hours as required
- Travel to other sites or throughout the province is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Temporary Long-Assignment, Part-time Position (50%), 37.5 Hours Bi-weekly
- Approximate Term of 6 Months; Dates Subject to Change
Compensation and Incentives
$27.62 - $34.53 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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