Nutrition and Environmental Services Supervisor (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

Description

As a member of the Nutrition and Environmental Services team, the Nutrition and Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for assisting in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide a unified food service and environmental care experience for patients, visitors and employees.

Responsibilities include daily planning and directing all unit activities related to nutrition, environmental services and laundry, and linen and waste management. This role will provide supervision in areas of food production and patient food services, complying with the standards established by safe food handling criteria set by the Northwestern Health Unit and province of Ontario as well as providing direction to the Environmental Services staff to operate within the established norms of cleaning, achievement of infection control standards, and productivity.

In the absence of the Manager, the Nutrition and Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible in ensuring effective department operations.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved/recognized Food Service Supervisor’s course or hospitality course. If not completed prior to employment, employee will be required to complete programs as a condition of employment, employee will be required to complete program as a condition of employment.
• Successfully complete Safe Food handler Certification Program
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English
• Possesses organizational, supervisory, good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to make sound judgments and quality decisions regarding work related activities and staff performance
• Demonstrate high motivation and initiative in all aspects of duties and responsibilities
• Willingness to participate in continuing education inside and outside the facility
• Complete knowledge of applicable regulatory agencies, policies, codes, standards and regulations including but not limited to: Ontario Food Safety laws & Requirements, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act an infection control.
• Excellent knowledge of CSA and PIDAC standards as they relate to Environmental Services in Healthcare
• Working knowledge of infection control practices and procedures
• Scheduling experience in a unionized environment
• Familiar with automated hospital and food service systems (computer knowledge)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Health Care Food or Hospitality Services

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393