Food Production Supervisor

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Food Production Supervisor, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here

Hours of work: 8:00am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm
- Schedule might be changed upon need. One weekend shift per month 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Coordinate inventory verification; prepare orders and supervise storage
- Ensure the quality and proper use of produce and applicable products
- Participate in the development of cyclical menus and lead menu adjustment requests, reviews and decisions
- Participate in reviewing work of supervised staff through
- Directly responsible for the functioning of relevant equipment, arranging for maintenance and repairs and locking out of equipment when necessary
- Interact with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit regarding outbreak protocol
- Respond to client/patient requests/concerns directly or through appropriate forums
- Communicate and ensure compliance of Health and Safety, Food Safety/Quality and Productivity standards
- Responsible for the supervision of 15-20 staff members and support hiring, training, orientation and performance management of staff
- Understand the collective agreement and ensure it is adhered to
- Maintain anecdotal notes, minutes, legislated records, and other records as required by the department
- Continuous Quality Improvement including identifying the need for, organize and lead quality improvement initiatives - (production staff)
- Make recommendations related to health and safety
- Participate on applicable and appropriate Health Centre Committees
- Identify, plan, and implement revenue generating ideas
- Working with the Nutrition Services team, develop and revise cafeteria and catering menus with the intent to increase sales
- Assist in product testing

**What we’re looking for**:

- Diploma in Food and Nutrition Supervision achieved or in process-mandatory
- Membership in CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management) - national association-mandatory
- Valid Food Handler's course from a recognized institution-mandatory, Red Seal-preferred
- Knowledge and commitment to health and safety standards, regulations, supervisory responsibilities and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to schedule employees and production shifts within a multi-shift food production environment
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Food Production and Nutrition
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of Therapeutic Diets
- Knowledge of Sanitation Code and all applicable legislation
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Excellent listening skills coupled with the ability to offer tactful, courteous client-centered service
- Ability to work with little supervision

**Why work with us**

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.