Dietary Manager

• Manage the operations of food services department. Report concerns promptly to the Food Services Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with the following bodies Ministry of Labour on Health and Safety issues Public Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care Regulations.
• Provide employee training in food preparation safety procedures receiving and storing food supplies monitor inventory supplies.
• Plan organize and provide high quality dietary services for residents of the facility.
• Apply continuous quality improvement principles to workflow performance production and changes to service and dietary requirements to meet legislative requirements.
• Select supervise and motivate dietary staff; ensure dietary staff work as a team in order to provide a high level of productivity and the best use of staff capabilities.
• Ensure environment of all food preparation and storage areas meets Public Health requirements.
• Maintain all records in accordance with policies procedures and legislative requirements including the implementation and posting of all regular and therapeutic menus.
• Liaise and consult with residents families government officials and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.

• Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M.) or a Registered Dietician required
• Post-secondary education and the successful completion of a recognized Food Services and Nutrition Management Program.
• Minimum 2 years dietary management experience in long-term care setting
• Strong leadership skills to direct the work of employees
• Superb organizational time management and multi-tasking skills
• Experience managing employees within a unionized setting
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices principles and legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Customer-focused with high emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.