Temporary - Food Services Advisor, Patient Food Services

Posting Period

Open:         November 23, 2024

Deadline:   November 29, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Patient Food Services

The Food Services Advisor will ensure policy and procedures are followed and provide appropriate tools to staff in order to supply nutritious and safe food to patients in a timely manner. The role is responsible to ensure all documentation, paperwork, and internal quality assurance is being completed.

Temporary Part-time (1 year contract)

Rate of Pay: $30.16 per hour - $37.72 per hour

Hours of Work: Up to 22 hours per week (no guarantee of hours)

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Two-year diploma in Food & Nutrition Management or as acceptable by the hospital
• Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) certification required
• Minimum 2 years related job experience
• Knowledge of food science, therapeutic nutrition, food bacteriology, food service operations, preferably in an acute health care setting
• Ability to self-direct, prioritize work and balance competing priorities in a changing environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify, anticipate and address patient needs and satisfaction
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and corporate productivity tools (ex. CBORD)
• Facilitation and coaching skills
• Demonstrated successful team member and team builder
• Specific knowledge of food service management principles
• Knowledge of Occupation Health and Safety Act
• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Basic background in clinical nutrition
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• 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.

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio, Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step.
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated.

For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements .

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 .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

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.