Supervisor - Nutrition and Food Service

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor in the Central Zone for Nova Scotia Hospital. You will oversee front-line staff, manage day-to-day operations, meal service and delivery, and ensure safe, efficient operations in assigned areas.

You will lead a unionized team, coordinate with NFS leadership, and support patient safety and quality assurance initiatives as part of the NFS strategy.

Qualifications

• Nutrition post-secondary degree preferred or related course.
• Advanced Food Safety Certification and HACCP training desired.
• Leadership and staff supervision experience in health care or unionized settings.

Responsibilities

• Front-line supervision of employees and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee meal service and delivery and ensure safe operations.
• Act as liaison within NFS and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Lead in a unionized environment with staff coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Change management

Customer service orientation

Education

Nutrition post-secondary degree (preferred)

Course in Food and Nutrition Management

Advanced Food Safety Certification

HACCP Training

Job description

Job Identification

Req ID: 227667

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: NFS Patient Food Services NSH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 21-Oct-26

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 and coordination of tasks.

About You

• Completion of a Nutrition post-secondary degree (preferred) or completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management
• Red Seal 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 accountability (fiscal, quality improvement, food safety, effective use of food resources, policy implementation/create supportive environments for healthy eating, marketing)
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and positive change management orientation – Approaches problems as opportunities for system process improvement
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 60 hours biweekly

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union

Band: 4

Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.84

Annual Salary: $69,020 - $74,627

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.

EEO / Diversity & Inclusion

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.