Plan, organize, and provide high quality dietary services for residents of each facility.
Apply continuous quality improvement principles, best practice, and standardization to workflow, performance, production and changes to service and dietary requirements to meet legislative requirements.
Select, supervise and motivate dietary staff; ensure dietary staff works as a team, ensure high level of productivity and 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, team members, government officials, and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.
Participate in the budgeting process; is accountable for the departmental budget and food costs.
Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M.) or a Registered Dietitian required.
Post-secondary education in dietary management and the successful completion of a recognized Food Services Program.
Minimum 2 years dietary management experience in long-term care setting.
Member of a recognized Food Service Supervisor's Association.
Experience with an older adult population an asset.
Strong customer and resident service skills. Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset.
Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset).
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.