Nutrition Services Manager

1 week ago

Stratford, Canada SPRUCE LODGE HOME FOR THE AGED Full time

**Nutrition Services Manager**

**Location**: Stratford, Ontario (30 minutes from Kitchener, 40 minutes from London)
**Closing Date**: June 25th

**Join a People First Team at Spruce Lodge**

Nestled in the beautiful Festival City of Stratford, Spruce Lodge is a 128 bed not-for-profit Long Term Care home governed by three partner municipalities; the City of Stratford, The County of Perth and the Town of St Marys. The Lodge is the flagship entity on a progressive campus of care that is home to over 350 seniors and adults with disabilities and that employs more than 250 dedicated team members.

With a deep commitment to putting **“people first”**, Spruce Lodge is a place where compassion, community, and innovation come together to create a truly meaningful place to live and work.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate **Nutrition Services Manager** to lead and innovate within our Nutrition Services department. Reporting directly to the Administrator and serving as an integral member of the leadership team, this role oversees all aspects of food and nutrition services across our continuum of care, which includes a team of more than 50 full-time, part-time and casual nutrition service staff.

Your work will directly impact:

- Spruce Lodge Long-Term Care
- Woodland Towers congregate dining
- OneCare Meals on Wheels
- Special event catering services

Suffice to say food is more than fuel and the role of the Manager is to lead the department in making a difference in the daily lives of residents in the spirit of person-centered nutrition and hospitality.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide day-to-day leadership for all nutrition operations
- Supervise and support team members, including Nutrition Services Supervisor(s)
- Oversee menu development, food quality, inventory, and compliance
- Manage department budgets and food purchasing systems
- Collaborate with a consulting Dietitian and with other departments
- Serve as a resource to residents and families on nutrition-related matters
- Network with the sector for best practices and collaboration

**Your credentials and experience**
- Diploma in Food Service & Nutrition Management (accredited program)
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in long-term care or similar setting
- Working experience with Synergy (Meal suite), Point Click Care and Microsoft Office
- Experience managing unionized staff (an asset)
- Strong communication, planning, and interpersonal skills
- A strategic mindset and a compassionate, people-first attitude

**Why Join Spruce Lodge?**
- A collaborative, people-first culture that values your voice and leadership
- A highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

- OMERS pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Free daily meals
- A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families
- A stable, respected organization with a 130 year legacy of service and innovation and a campus of care that is unique and special

**How to Apply**

**Spruce Lodge - Attention: Human Resources Coordinator**
643 West Gore Street, Stratford, ON N5A 1L4
Fax: 519-271-5862

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-25

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