Team Lead, Food Services Long Term Care

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Team Lead Food Services Long Term Care

Health Services Long Term Care

Status: 1 Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $92151.00 $115189.00 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits where applicable)

Hiring Range: $92151.00 $103670.00 per annum

Work Mode: On-site *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: Peel Manor Long Term Care Home (525 Main Street North Brampton)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday. Weekend rotation required.

Who We Are:

Peel Region owns and operates five Long Term Care Centres - two in Mississauga two in Brampton and one in Caledon. Peel Regions mission of Community for Life is exemplified in our five long-term care Centres through the compassionate person-centred care we provide. Our goal is to respect the dignity of each person while meeting their individual needs.

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect.

Pretty much sums up the needs of those who live and work in our Long Term Care Centres. Our Long Term Care Services Plan will guide our work over the next four years and plays a key role in Peel Regions vision of Community for Life.

Are you a Food Service and Nutrition Management graduate that brings passion and care to the work they do Come join our team and make a positive difference in peoples lives!

This role will be accountable for for directing planning organizing and overseeing the daily activities of the Nutrition and Food Services Department to ensure the nutrition needs of each resident at the Long Term Care Centre and also the community it serves.

In addition this role includes the management of food service provided for Community Support Services including the Adult Day Service Respite Clients and the Meals on Wheels program as applicable.

What you will do in this role:

• Supervise and manage nutrition and food services for the Long Term Care Centre including meal preparation and service for residents.
• Support community programs such as Adult Day Services Respite Bed Meals on Wheels and catering functions.
• Oversee material resources including food supplies and equipment for the Centre.
• Monitor and administer quality and risk management programs to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to legislated standards and strategic plans for food services.
• Oversee daily food production meal counts and food quality providing guidance to staff as needed.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to food services staff to maintain efficient operations.
• Respond to inquiries from residents and families regarding dietary needs and ensure proper diets are provided.
• Assist with procurement of goods and services within approved budgets.
• Act as designate for the Dietary Supervisor when required.
  

What the role requires:

• Graduation from an approved Food Service and Nutrition Management program.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized health care setting.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and Ontario Society of Nutrition Management.
• 25 years experience in a Geriatric and/or Long Term Care Facility.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (Food Premises Act LTC Act MOHLTC Standards OH&S Act WHMIS HACCP).
  
• Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage a large diverse team.
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Expertise in food preparation systems and processes.
• Familiarity with infection prevention and control practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Organizational and administrative skills to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to train and motivate staff in a unionized setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and monitoring operations.
• Knowledge of and PointClickCare software.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.

Nice to have:

• Previous Long Term Care or Geriatric experience.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health Dental Vision benefit plan including psychological health effective start date.
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable).
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum.
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing.
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable).
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources.

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology.

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

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