Food Service Manager

6 month Maternity Leave

This role is responsible for the administration, leadership, service and quality of the food and nutrition service operations in a Long term Care Home in Orillia, ON. This position ensures the effective and efficient preparation and delivery of meals to the residents within legislative requirements, ensuring the residents enjoy a pleasurable dining experience

**RESPONSIBLITIES**
- Supervises the preparation and service of all meals and nourishments following specified menus and standardized recipes.
- Promotes a positive team spirit within the department and the home.
- Control of the operational budget for the department
- Follows infection control procedures.
- Selects, orients, supervises, delegates tasks, and evaluate the performance of the Dietary staff. Prepares performance reviews. Ensures staff participation in orientation and ongoing training. Encourages staff development.
- Ensures compliance with all provincial/long-term care regulations
- Assists in Union matters related to grievance procedures, labour relations management,
- Conducts daily inspections of the Department to identify/resolve any potential hazards or problems.
- Responsible for maintaining departmental absenteeism and sick day management. Responsible to facilitate, record and follow up monthly staff meetings.
- Ensures Dietary staff compliance with home policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation rules and safe working practices.
- Participation in development and evaluation of Resident care plans and attending Resident Care Conferences.
- Ensures maintenance of operational records (i.e.: menus, production charts, food temperatures and refrigerator, freezer and dish machine temperatures) as required.
- Oversees catering services for all scheduled home functions.
- Attends Resident Council and Family Council when invited.
- Arranges staffing coverage and scheduling changes following established procedures.
- Work with and responds to Ministry of Health / Public Health inquiries, orders or issues.
- Ongoing communication with residents, family members, and staff regarding department activities.
- Is knowledgeable of Resident Bill of Rights and promotes it.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of an accredited program as a Nutrition Manager.
- Holds current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management - CSNM.
- Proven experience in large quantity food preparation, financial planning and food purchasing.
- Proven supervisory experience in a unionized long term care setting.
- Must be knowledgeable of nutritional needs of the residents in an LTC home.
- Must demonstrate a creative flair for menu planning, preparation and presentation. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have strong leadership skills and proven ability to supervise and secure the co-operation of the dietary employees.
- Must be able to work and communicate effectively with residents of an LTC home. Must be an effective team player who works well with others.

Relocation Assistance Available

**Salary**: $52,000.00-$54,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All persons entering building are screened. Masks and all PPE provided as required. All surfaces are sanitized frequently throughout the day on high touch areas.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orillia, ON: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Experience**:

- Long Term Care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CSNM Membership (required)
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: One location