Manager, Food & Environmental Services

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of  providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community. 

Everything we do is grounded in our values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you are seeking meaningful work in an organization where your contributions truly matter to patients, colleagues, and the broader community, you have come to the right place.

Current Shifts: Primarily Days

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Nutrition, Food & Environmental Services, the Manager, Food & Environmental Services is responsible for operational leadership and performance in food services and environmental services and supports long term planning in both departments.  The Manager, Food & Environmental Services provides coaching and accountability to the Food Services and Environmental Services Supervisors. The Manager is responsible to oversee activities of recruitment, training, and development, budget monitoring, policy & procedure development and ensuring all work carried out is completed in a safe and efficient manner.   They ensure the departments provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care in partnership with all GGH staff, and in keeping with the vision, mission and values of GGH.  In collaboration with the Director, they implement initiatives that align with departmental goals and the strategic goals and objectives of the organization

In this role, you will:

• Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
• Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
• Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as “The Royal City,” offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

• Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
• A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
• Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
• One of Ontario’s strongest and fastest growing economies
• Excellent education options, including both a university and college
• A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• University Degree in Human Nutrition or College Diploma in Food Service Management
• 3 years of experience directly supervising staff preferably in a unionized workplace
• 5 years of experience working in Food Services and Environmental Services in a Healthcare setting
• Completed or currently enrolled in, the Environmental Service Leadership Program through Canadian Healthcare Housekeeping Association with an anticipated completion date within 3 months of hire
• Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
• Current membership with the Canadian Housekeeping Healthcare Association
• Proven ability to manage numerous and diverse activities, organizing and prioritizing appropriately to meet demands and expectations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Housekeeping and related regulated infection control practices and processes including those of PIDAC
• Experience supervising/managing staff performance, attendance and scheduling in a unionized workplace
• Experience with Lean process improvement methodologies, or similar, preferred including project management
• Self-directed and demonstrated excellence in decision making and critical thinking
• Effective team player with demonstrated ability to motivate staff, and work well with various groups both within the organization and externally

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be supported, empowered, and valued, we encourage you to apply and explore how your career can grow at Guelph General Hospital.

This job posting is for a vacancy currently available. The hiring process can include the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.

Guelph General Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and supportive environment for all employees, free from discrimination and harassment.