Supervisor, Food Services

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Sites: Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports To: Manager
Shifts: Various Shifts including alternating weekends & Statutory Holidays
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Salary: $31.50 - $40.96 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 1 year)
Posting Date: October 15, 2024 Closing Date: October 22, 2024

As an integral member of the Nutrition Services Department, the responsibilities of the Cold Assembly/Ware Washing Food Service Supervisor includes: providing direct and indirect supervision to staff in Cold Assembly and Ware Washing and other areas of the Nutrition Services Department; performing a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the respective areas; ensuring each area has appropriate food, supplies and working equipment; maintaining standards of food preparation, quality, quantity, accuracy, service and cleanliness. Performs educational instruction, quality improvement and resource management responsibilities; maintaining on-going communications with the manager and other key players to ensure information is disseminated in a timely fashion; ensuring staffing issues are addressed following the CUPE collective agreement and information is updated; adheres to Toronto Public Health standards; performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management Program at a Community College or University Graduate of a Food and Nutrition program required
• A member in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (C.S.N.M) or related professional Food Service Association required
• Working towards or completion of a Food Handler Certification Program
• Minimum Two (2) years related recent supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and food safety, therapeutic and allergies knowledge preferred
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to focus on priorities and activities to meet the day-to-day requirements and deadlines
• Knowledge of CBORD computer program preferred - computer literacy required
• Previous experience in a healthcare and unionized environment preferred.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.