culinary services manager

1 day ago

Tillsonburg ON NG Y, Canada Lifetimes Living Inc. Full time

"How do you bring kindness to others every day?"

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Culinary Services Manager reports to the General Manager and provides leadership in all aspects of the dietary operation within established legislative and professional standards, manages human, material, and fiscal resources, and monitors the quality of care and services delivered to clients through effective quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees food services to meet resident needs and comply with regulations.
  • Manages scheduling and supervision of culinary staff, including hiring, performance management, and discipline in collaboration with the General Manager.
  • Assesses residents' dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions.
  • Executes and maintains a five-week menu aligned with the Canada Food Guide.
  • Manages the food services budget and ensures cost compliance.
  • Orders and receives food from preferred suppliers within budget.
  • Ensures meal times are enjoyable social experiences.
  • Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Tests and ensures recipe availability for staff.
  • Collaborates with other departments to fulfill resident requests.
  • Handles human resource functions for culinary staff.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of Culinary Management, Food Service Supervision/Nutrition Management, or Food & Beverage Management, OR 3+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in volume food preparation within a retirement home, hospital, or hospitality setting.
  • Supervisory experience in a culinary environment.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets, geriatric nutrition, and current food standards.
  • Proficiency in food preparation, portion control, recipe conversion, and cost management.
  • Current Food Handler Certification from a recognized health authority.
  • Familiarity with Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Canada's Food Guide, HACCP, WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety, and Public Health Inspections.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Strong leadership, communication (oral & written), and team collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel; computer literacy is an asset.
  • Highly organized, able to work independently, and committed to professional development.
  • Must pass a vulnerable sector screening (within 6 months), provide recent TB test results, and three supervisory references.

What do we offer you?

  • Competitive wages
  • Support for personal and professional growth
  • Employee benefits
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Matching RRSP contribution

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

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