Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services

POSITION TYPE : Casual
SALARY SCALE : $40.093 to $46.483 per hour
CLOSING DATE : Continuous Opportunity

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Manager, Patient Food Services, you will be responsible for overseeing staff and ensuring the effective operation and quality of food production, distribution services, and dishwashing activities.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating inventory verification
• Preparing orders and supervising storage
• Ensuring the quality and proper use of produce by applying appropriate work methods for production and distribution of meals and nourishments
• Participating in the development of cyclical menus and recipes
• Planning and coordinating preparation of catering events
• Participating in reviewing work routines of supervised staff
• Evaluating the performance of the employees and determining development needs
• Applying preventive work habits, for occupational health and safety as well as for correcting potentially dangerous situations

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Two (2) years Community College Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Food Service and Nutrition at supervisory level
• Membership in:
  • CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management) – National association or Valid certificate of registration as Dietitian from College of Dieticians of Ontario OR;
  • OFSSA (Ontario Society of Nutrition Management) – Provincial association

Preferred:

• Experience in a unionized environment
• Diet Technician experience
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good analysis and problem-solving skills
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Good coaching skills
• Knowledge of Sanitation Code
• Knowledge of WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of WSIB – Workplace Insurance and Safety Board
• Intermediate Computer skills

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The next step is yours, apply now!