Assistant Manager - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Eastern Zone is seeking an Assistant Manager of Nutrition and Food Services at St. Martha's Regional Hospital.

You will support the Director in planning, organizing, and directing operations for the inpatient food service, ensuring safety and compliance with therapeutic nutrition requirements. The role oversees human resources, finances, and patient experience, with responsibilities including staff development, food safety training, and collaborating to standardize

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics or related field.
• Knowledge of institutional food service operations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control Nutrition and Food Services operations within designated site(s).
• Oversee HR, finances and patient experience to support service delivery.
• Coordinate training and standardize practices to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition software

Budgeting

HR management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Assistant Manager - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 226664
Location: EasternZone,St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: NFS INPATIENT FOOD SERVICE SMR
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 22-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of the Eastern Zone, the Assistant Manager of Nutrition and Food Services supports the work of the Director to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Nutrition and Food Services in a specific a site(s) within the zone. The Assistant Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, and controlling of all aspects of operations and day to day management of Nutrition and Food Services within the designated area. Responsible for implementing Nutrition and Food Services initiatives and communicating and liaising with the Director regarding operational challenges and barriers and potential solutions, the Assistant Manager also is accountable for all of the human resources, financial accountabilities, and patient experiences within their assigned sites.

The Assistant Manager ensures patient safety is maintained through a patient meal ordering process to decrease the risk of allergen contamination, potential anaphylaxis, and food borne illness while also ensuring compliancy with therapeutic nutrition requirements and restrictions to address patient medical needs.

The Assistant Manager collaborates with Director in the planning and development of standardized practices and initiatives to ensure they are operationalized. The Assistant Manager is accountable to provide service excellence training to all Nutrition and Food Services team members within the zone. Coordinates the oversight of food safe training ensuring tracking sheets are updated.

About You

• Bachelor/Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics, Hospitality Management, Food Science or other Science degree at a recognized University
• Completion of Advanced Food Safety Training
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ progressive management experience in health care
• Knowledge of institutional food service operations
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Nutrition software an asset
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with all levels of staff and clients including those internal and external to the organization
• Ability to interpret statistical data, and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships
• Experience in financial planning and human resource management
• Experience managing in a unionized environment
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, policies and standards
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solvingskills with ability to manage conflicting deadlines
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Temporary full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: Band 05
Hourly Rate: $45.74 - $56.03
Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276
Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What you’ll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you’ll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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