Under the direction of the Manager - Nutrition & Food Services and/or Director of Health Services where applicable, the Lead - Nutrition & Food Services is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the direct on-site operations of the Nutrition & Food Services department. Through a collaborative process, the incumbent works with the Manager - Nutrition & Food Services and/or Director of Health Services where applicable, and provides input on the development, integration, maintenance and management of the regional Nutrition & Food Services programs' strategic plans, policies, processes, therapeutic diet/legislative standard compliance and clinical nutrition partnerships to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the overall delivery and operation of Nutrition & Food Services at their designated site. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
The position is based in Gladstone at Third Crossing Manor, and provides services to Gladstone Health Centre and MacGregor Health Centre.
QualificationsBachelor degree with major in Nutrition Sciences or relevant education in Nutrition & Food ServicesOther combination of education and experience may be consideredCurrent Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course or be willing to acquire a Food Handler Training Certificate 1 in the first six (6) months of employmentKnowledge and understanding of therapeutic and modified texture dietsKnowledge of computerized scheduling/payroll programProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook/Email, Electronic Menu Management program and online trainingMinimum five (5) years relevant Nutrition & Food Service Management experience in health care or institutional food services settingMinimum three (3) years' experience in a health care or institutional food services settingDemonstrated ability to take charge and initiate actions toward the achievement of goalsDemonstrated ability to understand and communicate the multiple components of an integrated system within a health delivery modelDemonstrated ability to create a wider understanding and advance regional health priorities and partnerships through communication processDemonstrated ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients in a mutually respectful mannerDemonstrated ability to develop skills and knowledge in self and staff, based on learning and communicating best practicesDemonstrated ability to assess what the problems are, form a plan toward a solution of the problem(s) and initiate action necessary to resolve the problems in an adaptable, flexible and ethical mannerDemonstrated ability and knowledge of the internal structure, programs, services and external partnerships and understands how their position fits with Southern Health- Santé Sud organizational structureDemonstrated ability to understand and adhere to the organizations values and standards of ethical behaviorDemonstrated ability to incorporate a keen sense of reality and fundamental decision-making skills in order to decide in advance what needs to be done and how it is to be done.Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is requiredProficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positionsDemonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the jobDemonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediumsGood work and attendance recordConditions of EmploymentRequires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
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