Dietary Manager

Job Description
Role Description: Nutrition ManagerMission:As the Nutrition Manager, you will play a key role in fulfilling Extendicare’s purpose ofHelping People Live Better by leading culinary operations within a long‑term care home.
Using a person-centered approach, you will lead and inspire your team to deliverpleasurable dining experiences that promote the wellbeing and quality of life of ourresidents. The Nutrition Manager is an operational leader who works collaboratively with theinterdisciplinary team and key stakeholders to advance Extendicare’s mission to providepeople with the care they need, wherever they call home.
Key Outcomes:�
� Lead and develop a high-performing food service team that demonstratesExtendicare’s values and delivers exceptional service to our residents and families�
� Positively impact residents’ nutrition and enrichment through pleasurable diningexperiences�
� Ensure accurate and timely provision of menu items reflective of each Resident’splan of care�
� Effectively and efficiently manage the day-to-day culinary operations for the home�
� Support the home’s financial health by proactively managing the food and foodservice supplies budget, monitoring spending, and meeting financial targets�
� Maintain compliance with provincial legislation, company policies, regulatorystandards, and collective bargaining agreements across all culinary operationsfunctions within a unionized environmentKey

Responsibilities:
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� Providing sustained support and actively participating in quality improvementprocesses and development of quality improvement plans�
� Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets�
� Managing the food service for residents with a focus on their individualizednutritional plan of care�
� Working with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families tocustomize personalized menus�
� Ensuring food and fluid interventions (as per resident’s plan of care) are preparedand served appropriately�
� Ensuring menu items provided meet the assessed needs of the residents�
� Collaborating closely with dietitians and dietary team members to ensure servicedelivery is consistently compliant with organizational policies, procedures, and allapplicable legislation and regulatory requirements�
� Ensuring the team is following required infection prevention and control and foodsafety guidelines�
� ONTARIO ONLY: Completing low and moderate routine resident nutritionassessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian (RD)�
� Maintaining operation excellence within defined budget�
� Managing vendor and community partnerships related to the delivery of culinaryservices�
� Hiring, training and engaging a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutritionand culinary services in a unionized environment�
� Taking a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the dietary teamas requiredQualifications:�
� ONTARIO ONLY: Current membership with the Canadian Society of NutritionManagement (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian�
� Valid Food Safety Handler's Certificate�
� Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year ofleadership experience�
� Passion for food production, food service and long-term care�
� Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable SectorCheck (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain oneCore Competencies (included for posting only):�
� Resident-Centred Nutrition and Culinary Practice�
� Customer Service and Communication�
� Leadership and People Management�
� Operational and Budget Management�
� Computer Skills and System Proficiency�
� Change Management�
� Analytical Thinking�
� Time Management�
� Attention to DetailAttributes of an Effective Leader:�
� Strategy Development: Understands the organization’s strategy and setspriorities to make it happen�
� Self-Motivated and Results Driven: Takes ownership and holds themselvesand others responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effectiveresults�
� Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environmentand works effectively with others with the ability to influence�
� Effective Communication: Actively listens, seeking to understand allperspectives and communicates with respect�
� Problem Solving: Recognizes and takes ownership to resolve issues outside ofclear role mandate�
� Builds High Performing Teams: Builds the capability of individuals and teamsthrough continuous feedback, coaching, and a commitment to learning anddevelopment�
� Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Uses data to identify andmeasure performance and develop solutions to motivate improvement�
� Strategy Development: Understands the organization’s strategy and setspriorities to make it happen�
� Self-Motivated and Results Driven: Takes ownership and holds themselvesand others responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effectiveresults�
� Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environment and workseffectively with others with the ability to influence�
� Effective Communication: Actively listens, seeking to understand a