Director, Food Services

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 21731

Director, Food Services - Macassa Lodge
Healthy & Safe Communities
Macassa Lodge
701 Upper Sherman Ave.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 7
- SALARY/HOUR: $58.254 - $72.818 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Temporary for up to 12 months.

Job Description ID #: 522

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting directly to the Administrator, Lodge, the Director, Food Services - Lodges provides leadership and management of the operation of all functions of the Food Services Department. Responsible for both short and long term strategic planning, policy development and evaluation of food and nutrition services.

GENERAL DUTIES

Direct, control, organize and administer the food preparation and services within the Lodges for residents, staff, Adult Day Program, visitors and volunteers.

In consultation with the Administrator, plan and develop food service polices, programs and procedures for the Food Services Department consistent with City and Lodge policies and objectives in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal regulations which govern the Food Services Department including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Ontario Fire Code, as well as the City of Hamilton Bylaws and any other applicable legislation/regulations/guidelines.

Ensure the safety and security of staff, residents, volunteers and visitors.

Responsible for developing a statement of mission for the Department and short and long-range goals and objectives to achieve that mission.

Responsible for setting standards for all activities of the Department including but not limited to storing, preparation, service of food, sanitation and infection control, quality improvement, occupational health and safety and staff performance standards.

Responsible for overseeing assessment of residents’ nutritional needs and seeing those needs are met through the Food Service Department, other departments and other members of the Resident Care Team.

Develop a cycle menu to meet the residents’ nutritional needs and maintain on-going evaluation of the menu with informal and formal input from staff, residents and families.

Prepare the Food Service Department budgets and maintain financial scope of operation within budget limitations. Participate in the overall planning, coordination, policy development, decision making and budget preparation of the facility with other Management Team members. Help prepare the Lodges Annual (Strategic) Plan.

Responsible for all personnel administration within the Department, including hiring, orientation, training, discipline, work schedules, job descriptions, payroll and performance appraisals of 40 - 85 front line staff. Daily scheduling of staff and weekly payroll review, revision and approval using Kronos (computerized payroll and scheduling program).

Responsible for the continuous improvement and quality plan including audits (daily, weekly, monthly), analysis, evaluation and implementation of any required changes. Completion of the Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection and program evaluations as required.

Develop specification for Requests for Quotations, Request for tenders, emergency and single source polices and reports in accordance with procurement policies.

Certified management member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee, as directed.

Acting Administrator when designated by the Administrator as needed.

Ensure mandated infection control standards are followed by all Dietary staff as well as for construction/renovation projects. Member of the Outbreak Management Team.

Direct the receipt of all goods for the Lodge.

Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required