FOOD PRODUCTION ANALYST

2023-06-02

City of Toronto

Toronto, ON

Full Time

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Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Dietary Supervisor, the Food Production Analyst supports the day to day operations of the Nutrition Services Program for Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Services (TELCCS) section within the Children's Services Division.

Assists with the planning and delivery of high quality safe nutritious meals and snacks for approximately 2300 children (ages 0 to 4) at over 40 TELCCS locations.
Supervises the day to day operations of all assigned Nutrition Services staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance and recommends training to Nutrition Services staff.
Participates in the hiring process for Nutrition Services staff, provides support and direction in the area of Labour Relations, including discipline, grievance procedures and attendance management.
Ensures centres comply with all public health and Divisional standards, and other legislative requirements for food production including inspecting food service work areas within all TELCCS locations.
Liaises with centre supervisors, staff and the caterer and grocery vendors to ensure that the provision of meals and snacks meet needs of children and their families including consulting with staff and parents to respond to children's special dietary or nutritional needs.
Ensures that the Nutrition Services program complies with all the provincial legislation.
Assists in menu planning for children (ages 0 to 4) following Canada’s Food Guide, Childcare and Early Years Act (CCEYA) special dietary requirements, reflects the diversity of the client population and the City.
Supports evaluation of nutrition service program and assists in data analysis using surveys, review of inspection reports, etc.
Monitors and controls food service operation inventories, and processes food orders for the centres using food ordering software.
Provides input to and administers assigned budget, confirming that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations as it relates to food production.
Participates in the development, revision and evaluation of the Nutrition Services policy and procedure manual.
Coordinates the testing, evaluation and costing of new products, recipes and menus.
Assesses contract compliance regarding equipment repairs, catered food services, food, chemicals, paper and small-wares.
Identifies emerging issues, service priorities and makes recommendation regarding the delivery of food.
Assists in providing TELCCS staff with nutrition educational program activities for children (ages 0 to 4) at the TELCCS locations that are sensitive to diverse communities and supports anti-bias program development.
Oversee the gardening program and other planting and local food initiatives for classroom programming activities.
Arranges service calls with contracted companies for repair and continued preventative maintenance of equipment, and good working condition of equipment.
Participates in designing kitchen facilities to ensure efficiency and safety regarding the food services component of the TELCCS program.
Facilitates staff meetings and training, participates on committees/workgroups with internal/external stakeholders to review/enhance programming and services for the children (ages 0 to 4).

Key Qualifications:
Your application for the role of Food Production Analyst must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Must have current and valid membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.

Education and/or training in Food Services Management or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Considerable experience in large scale food preparation and service in an institutional setting or environment (i.e. hospital, Long Term Care (LTC) Home, nursing home, etc.), including experience in menu planning and delivery.

Experience supervising staff in an institutional food service environment (i.e. hospital, Long Term Care (LTC) Home, nursing home, etc.).

General knowledge of nutritional care needs of children (0 to 4 years of age) including special diets.

Knowledge of food service management, methods, materials and equipment used in large scale food preparation and service.

Knowledge of sanitary standards for food service areas and personnel.

Working knowledge of collective agreements, government legislation in the areas of food handling and sanitation, labour relations, employment, occupational health and safety and human rights.

Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Customer service and interpersonal skills to work with clients, service providers, stakeholders, the general public.

Good computer skills and the ability to use various food services applications including inventory, food ordering, scheduling, and regular word processing software (i.e. Microsoft Word).

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to problem-solve and provide solutions for day to day food service work related matters, and deal with emergency situations in a practical and efficient manner.

Ability to deal with clientele with complex issues and facing challenging situations.

Ability to deal effectively with day to day labour relations matters.

Ability to travel to various sites across the City.

Pre-Placement Requirements:

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a preplacement medical assessment and to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check as a condition of employment.
As per the Child Care and Early Years Act, all persons working directly with children in a licensed childcare centre are required to have a valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate.
All successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a valid standard first-aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
All successful candidates are required to have a valid Food Handler's Certificate.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number". Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.