Supervisor - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Inverness; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor for Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. The role oversees front-line staff, meal service and patient-focused operations in the NFS team. Will coordinate day-to-day tasks and ensure safe, efficient service across sites.

The Supervisor provides leadership within a unionized environment, supports quality assurance, and contributes to the NFS strategic plan while emphasizing staff development and accountability.

Qualifications

• 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 (min 2 years preferred).
• Experience in a health care setting and unionized environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of customer focused food service operations; room service model preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and staff coaching in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for fiscal, quality improvement, food safety and resource use.
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line employees and oversee day-to-day operations and meal service.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations in assigned work areas.
• Act as liaison within the Nutrition and Food Services model and guide staff across sites.
• Support administrative and operational tasks aligned with the NFS strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Change management

Customer service

Room service model

Multi-language ability

Education

Nutrition post-secondary degree

Food and Nutrition Management course

Red Seal Cook Certification

Advanced Food Safety Certification

HACCP Training

Job description

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Supervisor - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 226922
Location: EasternZone,Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
Department: NFS Patient Food Service ICH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT(80%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 8-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

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 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

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

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non- Union
Band: Band 04
Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.83
Annual Salary: $76,150 - $93,284
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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