Department/Program: Assembly, Corporate Services
Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 1 position(s)
Req ID: 126976
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $26.4239 - $33.3176/hour

Posting Date: January 26, 2022
Closing Date: February 02, 2022
Start Date: 03/01/2022

IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth. We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Food Service Supervisors are responsible for assisting the manager in leading, planning and organizing all aspects of Food Services (including patient services, catering functions and cafeteria) and to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained in a cost effective manner.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Supervision of preparing, assembly & delivery of patient meals and snacks, guest meals, cafeteria meals, and catering events (as required)
• Preparation and monitoring of time schedules & attendance; replacing staff as required.
• Enter staff payroll
• Interview & hire staff as required

Hours of Work

Various shifts range from 3 to 11.25 hour shifts, Monday- Sunday, 24 hour operation (backshifts required)

Qualifications

• Food Service Technology course or equivalent required
• Graduate of a 4-year nutrition degree preferred
• Food Handlers course & WHMIS an asset
• Experience in implementing strategies for healthy eating and revenue generation.
• Excellent leadership, team building & interpersonal skills required
• Excellent communication (written & oral), accuracy & organizational skills required
• Proven skills in customer service required.
• Superior supervision & decision making skills
• Competencies in other languages considered an asset; French preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing. Applicants we invite to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

Please note: our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

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