Supervisor, Food Services

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca 

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: UHN West Park Healthcare Centre & UHN Reactivation Care Centre
Department: Nutrition Services  
Reports To: Manager 
Salary Range: $41.96- $52.45 per hour  
Hours: 37.5 hours per Week
Shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday-Friday including alternating weekends 5:45am - 1:45pm and Statutory Holidays 5:45am - 1:45pm
Status: Temporary Full-Time (December 2026 to February 2028)
Closing Date: November 27, 2026

Duties
As an integral member of the Nutrition Services Department, the responsibilities of the Nutrition Services Supervisor include:

• Providing direct and indirect supervision to staff at the UHN West Park Healthcare Centre tray assembly facilities, tray delivery, and other areas as needed
• Performing nutrition care responsibilities
• Performing a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of assigned areas
• Ensure that patient meal trays are up to the standard of food quality, quantity, and accuracy
• Ensuring assigned areas have appropriate food and other supplies to allow the centers to work effectively
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned or requested, performing other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Food and Nutrition Management Program at a Community College or a University Graduate of a Food and Nutrition program
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (C.S.N.M.) required
• Completion of a Food Handler Certification Program required.
• Two (2) years related supervisory experience preferred
• Therapeutic nutrition knowledge/knowledge of food preparation and allergies
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office
• Excellent decision making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to focus on priorities and activities to meet the day to day requirements
• Knowledge of CBORD and Computrition computer programs preferred
• Previous experience in a healthcare and unionized environment preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN? 

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) 
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.