Job Description Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES 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. QUALIFICATIONS 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. Time Type: Full time Time Type: Full time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! 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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
