NUTRITION MANAGER

Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Salary: $89,337 - $132,880, TM0377 and Wage Grade PTM2

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:

Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period:

24-Sep-2026 to 8-Oct-2026

The City's Seniors Services and Long-Term Care (SSLTC) Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses' services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City's 10 directly operated long-term care homes ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/ ). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Job Description Responsible for food production, food service and nutritional care to all residents and the supervision of all resident food service areas, the incumbent in this position:

Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.

Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.

Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work.

Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.

Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the unit and ensures that the unit's expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

Ensures all residents nutritional care needs are met by conducting nutritional screening at admission, quarterly; and annually, monitoring resident diets; monitoring production of meals.

Develops care plans with goals and strategies.

Ensures all therapeutic diets are followed in accordance with established Food and Nutrition guidelines.

Ensures food production and service meets safety and sanitation standards in accordance with Occupational health and safety, Public health, Divisional and Ministry of Long Term Care (MLTC) Standards.

Ensures the home meets compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations, including (MLTC) program standards and Public Health standards.

Participates in the development and monitors a preventive maintenance program for all the food production equipment and service areas.

Adopts and actively promotes continuous quality improvement in resident dining and the provision of nutritional care and participates in the home's risk management program.

Meets with resident's families as required relating to nutritional care and personal requests/concerns.

Ensures all standardized menus, including all therapeutic adaptations are implemented.

Conducts ongoing evaluation with Resident Food committee to meet client's satisfaction and individual needs.

Oversees the procurement process and storage of food products, equipment, chemicals and other supplies.

Liaises with other City departments, e.g. Public Health and private laboratories to ensure food service standards are being met.

Prepares quarterly reports related to resident nutritional assessment, risk management and various financial reports, i.e. variance reports.

Ensures efficient waste management with respect to food service.

Promotes communication by chairing and attending meetings with department staff and other departments.

Represents and liaises on behalf of the Division with external partners, agencies and service providers; e.g. Meals on Wheels and Public Health.

Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Experience in the operation of healthcare or institutional food services management, specifically in a long-term care setting.

Active Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM).

Experience in nutrition screening and meeting nutritional care needs of clients and monitoring diets.

Experience motivating, leading supervising and/or managing staff in a fast-paced politically-sensitive, unionized environment.

Experience