Supervisor - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Northern Zone CEHHC is seeking a Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor for casual relief. You will oversee front-line staff, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure safe, efficient meal service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a nutrition degree or equivalent, food safety credentials, leadership experience in a unionized environment, and strong communication skills. Casual relief hours with no guaranteed hours; posting closes 2-Nov-26.

Qualifications

• Nutrition post-secondary degree or completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management is required.
• Advanced Food Safety Certification and HACCP Training are required/asset as noted.
• Experience in food service or clinical nutrition management or leadership and operations is preferred (2+ years).
• Knowledge of customer-focused food service operations; room service model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line staff and day-to-day NFS operations.
• Oversee meal service and delivery to patients.
• Ensure food safety and quality in assigned areas.
• Assist with administrative tasks and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Communication

Education

Nutrition degree (preferred) or Food & Nutrition Management course

Advanced Food Safety Certification

HACCP Training

Journeyman Cook Red Seal (asset)

Job description

Supervisor - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 228699
Location: NorthernZone,Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: NFS Food Services CEHHC
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 2
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Nov-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 (food safety) and coordination of tasks.

About You

• Nutrition post-secondary degree (preferred) or completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management required
• Journeyman CookRed Seal 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 judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated communication skills, written and oral
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and positive change management orientation – Approaches problems as opportunities for system process improvement.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice, and organization health
• Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Benefits

$39.05 - $47.83 Hourly

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.

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 applications who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.