Dietary Leadhand/cook

The Mission of Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is to deliver excellence in rural _
- health care with our partners for all residents in our communities. _

**Dietary Leadhand/Cook**
**Posting Number**:2025-18** Bargaining Unit**: UNIFOR** Start Date**:May 6th 2025**

**Rate of Pay**: As per collective agreement** Work Status**:Permanent full-time** Hours of Work**: 37.5hrs/week

**Posting Date**:April 14, 2025 **Closing Date**:April 25th 2025**

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering health care in a manner that is consistent with our
philosophy that “_patients, residents and their families are at the centre of everything we do”_. Applicants are
required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and commitment to this philosophy of care.

The Dietary Lead Hand/Cook supports the planning and daily operations of food services in accordance with
healthcare regulations and standards. Working alongside the Registered Dietitian and under the direction of the
Dietary Manager, this role helps lead kitchen staff, supports menu development, and ensures compliance with
continuous improvement in kitchen efficiency and service quality.

**Qualifications & Experience**: Must be a member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management or have their Canadian Nutrition
- Management Designation
- Completion of a Food Service Worker Program (or equivalent) and a minimum of five years’ experience in a
- hospital dietary department.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and experience with individualized dietary needs for both long-term
- care and acute care patients.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding and supporting dietary staff in a collaborative,
- team-based environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and dietary software (e.g., MealSuites), with strong
- organizational and administrative skills.
- Working knowledge of MOHLTC standards and compliance with the _Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021_, food
- safety, and infection control practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working effectively with patients, residents, staff, and
- interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience with scheduling, inventory management, food ordering, and budget tracking within a healthcare
- food service setting.
- Strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities and commitment to patient safety

and confidentiality

HR Generalist - Casey Clearwater
Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Box 37, 125 Hogan Road Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0