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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

The Nutrition Services department serves an average of 150 meals daily in our Cafeteria and an average of 450 inpatient meals daily. The Nutrition Services Team consists of Food Service Assistants, Food Production Assistants (cooks) and Diet Technicians.

What we offer:
• An attractive and equitable compensation package.
• A defined benefit pension with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A comprehensive health and dental benefit package.
• Life and Disability insurance protection.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education Grant
• We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

Position Summary

As the Manager of Nutrition Services you are energetic, creative and able to inspire your team to meet the daily requirements and long term goals of the department. You are focused on cultivating an environment of teamwork, exceptional customer service and provision of nutritious, delicious and safe food.

In this role, you are accountable for the organization and overall management of the daily functions of Patient/Cafeteria Services. You will develop, maintain and direct administrative, departmental standards and policies and procedures in line with the Quality Assurance Program. You are responsible for preparing the annual operating and capital budgets for Patient/Cafeteria Services and administering the approved departmental budgets while ensuring fiscal accountability.

You are also responsible for Environmental Services and Stores Departments in the absence of their manager.

If you are looking for an exciting position with the opportunity to make a difference in our patients' lives, then Ross Memorial Hospital is the place for you!

Essential Qualifications

• Food Service Supervisor or University Degree or equivalent education in food service management
• Member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management, or willingness to obtain, and eligible to the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management
• Minimum five (5) years management experience in Health Care of institutional food service
• A high degree of professionalism along with personal and professional integrity
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Proven planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of staff, patients and the public
• Proven critical thinking, problem solving and effective conflict resolution skills
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis

Hours of Work

Hours of work for this position are 37.5 hours/week. Flexibility of hours of work is required and is based on department needs.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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