Position Details

Posting #: 31898

Department: Patient Food Services

Employee Type: Regular, Part Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks Union: Non-Union

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Afternoons

Shift: Various Rotating, 7.5 hour, 12 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 29/07/2025

Closing Date: 05/08/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary This position provides leadership to the front line staff regarding the activities of patient food services including: meal service, ware washing, nourishment preparation and distribution, inventory management and food distribution between sites. Responsible for supervising the day to day operations to ensure timely, microbiologically safe, accurate and cost effective provision of meal service to the patients and clients.

Qualifications

• College program required with a focus on Nutrition, Dietetics or Food & Nutrition Management preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Applied Food Science is preferred
• Eligibility for membership in Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) is an asset
• Preferred experience with Nutrition interfacing programs
• 1 – 3 years practical and related experience with a minimum of one year on the job training
• Must be able to be self directed and self motivated
• Must have the ability to prioritize and complete tasks within given time restraints
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with food safety and sanitation
• Must have conflict resolution skills
• Must be proficient with MS Office
• Must have understanding of WHMIS
• Experience in a unionized setting is an asset
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities Some responsibilities include:

• Oversee the department staffing
• Perform quality management responsibilities
• Manage unit/department financial resources
• Perform corporate management responsibilities that support and advance SJHH’s goals
• Develop, implement and maintain departmental procedures
• Ensure ingredient database is current for dietary compliancy
• Other duties as assigned

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.