Food Service Manager

We are RECRUITING for a Nutrition Manager for a 61-bed LTC home

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 Gore Bay, ON, as well as Environmental Services. 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

Police Check, TB testing, and 3 VAXX required.

**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 matters related to labour relations and 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 and Environmental 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.

Financial Relocation Assistance Available

**Salary**: $52,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

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:

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

**Experience**:

- Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location