Supervisor, Food Services

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Corporate discounts

On-site gym

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) invites applications for a Temporary Part-Time Cold Assembly/Ware Washing Food Service Supervisor in the Nutrition Services department at Toronto General Hospital. You will supervise staff, ensure food preparation standards and maintain equipment and supplies to support patient meals.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and collaboration with a unionized workforce. The incumbent will coordinate with the manager and adhere to health standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management Program at a Community College or University.
• Member in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (C.S.N.M) or related professional Food Service Association required.
• Working towards or completion of a Food Handler Certification Program.
• Minimum two years of related, recent supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and food safety; therapeutic and allergies knowledge preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to focus on priorities to meet day-to-day requirements and deadlines.
• Knowledge of CBORD computer program preferred and general computer literacy.
• Previous healthcare and unionized environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct and indirect supervision to staff in Cold Assembly and Ware Washing and other areas of the Nutrition Services Department.
• Performing a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the respective areas.
• Ensuring each area has appropriate food, supplies and working equipment.
• Maintaining standards of food preparation, quality, quantity, accuracy, service and cleanliness.
• Performs educational instruction, quality improvement and resource management responsibilities.
• Maintaining on-going communications with the manager and other key players to ensure information is disseminated in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring staffing issues are addressed following CUPE collective agreement and Toronto Public Health standards.
• Performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Food and Nutrition Management Program (Community College or University)

Tools

CBORD

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 35.10 - CAD 52.64 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Sites:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Nutrition Services
Reports To:Manager
Salary Range:$35.10- $52.64per hour
Hours:Up to 24 hours per week
Shifts:0630-2145 Monday-Sunday. Various Shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays
Status:Temporary Part-Time
Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Duties
As an integral member of the Nutrition Services Department, the responsibilities of the Cold Assembly/Ware Washing Food Service Supervisor includes:

• Providing direct and indirect supervision to staff in Cold Assembly and Ware Washing and other areas of the Nutrition Services Department
• Performing a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the respective areas
• Ensuring each area has appropriate food, supplies and working equipment
• Maintaining standards of food preparation, quality, quantity, accuracy, service and cleanliness
• Performs educational instruction, quality improvement and resource management responsibilities
• Maintaining on-going communications with the manager and other key players to ensure information is disseminated in a timely fashion
• Ensuring staffing issues are addressed following the CUPE collective agreement and information is updated; Adheres to Toronto Public Health standards
• Performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management Program at a Community College or University Graduate of a Food and Nutrition program required
• A member in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (C.S.N.M) or related professional Food Service Association required
• Working towards or completion of a Food Handler Certification Program
• Minimum Two (2) years related recent supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and food safety, therapeutic and allergies knowledge preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to focus on priorities and activities to meet the day-to-day requirements and deadlines
• Knowledge of CBORD computer program preferred - computer literacy required
• Previous experience in a healthcare and unionized environment preferred.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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