Regional Culinary Manager

Published

November 4, 2024

Location

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Category

Dietitian Nutrition

Job Type

Part-time

Hours

22.5 - 27.5 hours per week, starting January 6th, 2025

**Description**:
Seasons Care Dietitian Network is a consulting network of Dietitians and Nutrition Managers specializing in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes. Since 1996, Seasons Care has become the leader in Seniors Nutrition in Canada. We partner with many Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes by providing consulting Dietitian and Nutrition Management services to support them in making a difference in the lives of their Residents. We continue to grow and welcome you to join our team.

**The value of becoming a Seasons Care Team Member includes: personal & professional growth, one-on-one support with your Corporate Dietitians, individualized onboarding program, competitive wages, flexible schedule, work-life balance, gaining experience in a growing sector, working with a passionate team, lateral & vertical growth opportunities, making a difference in lives of Seniors, and ongoing education.**

Seasons Care Dietitian Network is proud to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you

**Qualifications**:

- Member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers or a registered member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Must have TB testing and vulnerable sector police check
- 5+ years of experience in Long-Term Care and/or Retirement Homes
- Knowledgeable of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and all applicable regulations, RHRA Act and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of the Ontario Food Premise Regulations, CCHSA/ORCA, OH & S Act.
- Food Handlers Certification an asset
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
- Computer Literacy - knowledge of PCC and MealSuite an asset
- Must be available to regularly travel within Ontario and provide support to the Homes’ as needed

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and support annual goals and objectives for the Food and Nutrition department.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the Food and Nutrition Department through regular audits.
- Supervise the execution of the food service programs at all Homes.
- Provide support and leadership to the Homes’ Culinary Managers to ensure food quality and safety is maintained.
- Develop standardized menus for all Homes, including all support tools.
- Support implementation of corporate menus across the Homes, ensuring compliance and procedures are followed.
- Support the implementation of new technologies, program and solutions throughout the organization.
- Monitor and maintain compliance to dietary budget at all Homes. Including follow up on non-compliance and support to correct areas of non-compliance.
- Conduct onsite audits and regular Home visits for all Homes, reporting to internal stakeholders and following up on action plans.
- Review and supervision of the quality improvement programs, processes and tools in all Homes.
- Collaborate and provide support to the Homes through education and training.
- Participate in annual education planning and meeting coordination
- Recognize safety hazards and promote a safe environment for Residents and staff by following an established policy and procedure and reporting hazardous situation in a timely fashion.
- Assist with onboarding and training of Culinary Managers at assigned Homes.