Temporary Operational Specialist - Patient Food Services

Posting Period

Non-union

Open: April 4, 2025

Deadline: April 17, 2025

Department Description

Patient Food Services

The Operational Specialist oversees the daily operation of patient food services that consists of tray assembly services, food production, ware washing, retherm, enteral feedings and clerical areas, supervises, supports, directs, guides unionized and non-unionized staff. Coordinates the efficient use of human resources, equipment, food & supplies. Ensures policy and procedures are consistently being followed. Provides appropriate tools and resources to staff in order to supply nutritious and safe food to patients in a timely manner. Ensures all documentation, paperwork, and internal quality assurance are completed accurately and safely from food procurement and storage to tray assembly and patient meal deliveries.

Status: Temporary part-time

Duration: 1 year

Salary: $34.22 per hour - $42.78 per hour

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate you have: 

• Successful completion of a two (2) year diploma or certificate in Food and Nutrition
• Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) required
• 1 year of recent related experience
• Computer familiarity including CBord
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets/modifications in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Centre in compliance with OHSA
• Ability and a commitment to act as a Supervisor under OHSA
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication
• Ability to work in a busy environment with minimal oversight
• Ability to work as a team player
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values  
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  

Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  

Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC. 

Work Permit

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.