Manager, Nutrition Services - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

Manager, Nutrition Services

Job Posting #:922369

Site:
Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Princess Margaret Lodge

Department:
Nutrition Services

Reports to:
Director, Nutrition Services

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Permanent Full-Time

Posted Date:
July 13th, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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 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.

Position Summary

UHN is seeking a dynamic, engaging Manager, Nutrition Services who has a proven track record of improving patient satisfaction and fostering a positive workplace culture that delivers outcomes.

The Manager is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient meals, snacks, and enteral nutrition at Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, and Princess Margaret Lodge, ensuring quality and exemplary service.

This individual is a leader and mentor for the Nutrition Services Department, UHN, and the profession.

Duties

Manages all aspects of patient meal delivery at Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret Hospitals, and Princess Margaret Lodge to ensure the effective and efficient utilization of resources to meet quality, satisfaction, and service expectations, regulatory requirements, food safety standards, budget, and the changing needs of the department and UHN;
Lead, manage, coach, and mentor a team of 70+ employees across 4 sites including supervisors and frontline employees in patient food services;
Fosters a culture of service excellence and inclusion within the department;
Engages employees to have a voice in decision making;
Investigates and proposes initiatives to enhance all aspects of patient experience with Nutrition Services including food quality, menu selection, and bedside service in collaboration with key stakeholders and department leadership. This requires developing, establishing, implementing and evaluating short and longrange operational plans based on patient needs consistent with the policies, goals, mission, and vision of UHN and Nutrition Services;
Maintain responsibility for the management of quality improvement and risk management programs for Nutrition Services, including establishing and maintaining standards, measurement and trending of performance and satisfaction metrics, examining problem areas, implementing solutions and documenting process and outcome;
Plans and develops annual budgets, capital requests, and business cases in alignment with department and organizational priorities;
Manage and coordinate the practicum placements for Master's of Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics and/or Food and Nutrition Management students;
Ensures a safe working environment including infection control, universal precautions, disaster preparedness, fire safety practices, and general safety;
Establishes effective internal and external communication channels that enhance the profile of the department;
Performs crossfunctional duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

Completion of an undergraduate degree program in a 4year Dietitians of Canada accredited university Food and Nutrition program or recognized equivalent is required;
Successful completion of one of the four following programs is required:
Dietitians of Canada accredited Comprehensive Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship Program
Combined Masters/Internship Practicum Program
Integrated/Coordinated Undergraduate Program
Ryerson Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-Registration Program
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada (DC), required;
Minimum five (5) years related experience managing patient food service and institutional food production required;
A patientfocused leader with a proven track record of challenging the status quo and leading your team to improve and sustain quality, patient satisfaction with meal service, and operational flow;
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop your team during times of change and shifting priorities;
Excellent interp