Supervisor, Nutrition

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hamilton, Ontario seeks a leader for patient food services. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, managing financial resources, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will have a background in Nutrition or Dietetics, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Experience in a unionized setting is a plus. This role emphasizes quality management and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years practical and related experience with at least one year on the job training.
• Knowledge and experience with food safety and sanitation.
• Experience in a unionized setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department staffing.
• Perform quality management responsibilities.
• Manage unit/department financial resources.
• Develop and maintain departmental procedures.

Skills

Self-directed and self-motivated

Conflict resolution skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

College program in Nutrition, Dietetics or Food & Nutrition Management

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Applied Food Science

Eligibility for membership in Canadian Society of Nutrition Management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides leadership to the front line staff regarding the activities of patient food services including: meal service, ware washing, nourishment preparation and distribution, inventory management and food distribution between sites. Responsible for supervising the day to day operations to ensure timely, microbiologically safe, accurate and cost effective provision of meal service to the patients and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS
• College program required with a focus on Nutrition, Dietetics or Food & Nutrition Management preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Applied Food Science is preferred
• Eligibility for membership in Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) is an asset
• Preferred experience with Nutrition interfacing programs
• 1 – 3 years practical and related experience with a minimum of one year on the job training
• Must be able to be self directed and self motivated
• Must have the ability to prioritize and complete tasks within given time restraints
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with food safety and sanitation
• Must have conflict resolution skills
• Must be proficient with MS Office
• Must have understanding of WHMIS
• Experience in a unionized setting is an asset
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES
Some responsibilities include:
• Oversee the department staffing
• Perform quality management responsibilities
• Manage unit/department financial resources
• Perform corporate management responsibilities that support and advance SJHH’s goals
• Develop, implement and maintain departmental procedures
• Ensure ingredient database is current for dietary compliancy
• Other duties as assigned