Food Services Manager

Pinecrest – Plantagenet, ON – Part Time

Start date: ASAP

Offering competitive wages, Pinecrest is proud of our home and welcome you to join our team! 

 Qualifications:

• Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (CSNM) 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 preferred.
• Familiar with Ministry of Long Term Care legislation.
• 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. 

 Responsibilities:

• Implement and enforce food service department policies and procedures, with direct reporting part time food service supervisor and working alongside the Registered Dietitian.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the activities of the food service department to ensure the provision of high-quality food service. 
• Ensure the use of standardized recipes.
• Oversee meal preparation and, if necessary, participate in its preparation.
• Supervise meal service to ensure appropriate portion control and resident acceptance.
• Schedule and train all food service employees.
• Establish and monitor workflow, evaluate performance and production making necessary changes to maintain quality service. 
• Interview new residents regarding dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences recording pertinent information in resident’s chart. 
• Ensure sanitation regulations pertaining to food preparation and food premises are followed. 
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments as required. 
• Be knowledgeable of and practice residence's fire and safety programs.
• Attends Residents' Council meetings.
• Participates with team to ensure food service department is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned. Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect.

Interested applicants should apply here: https://southbridgecarehomes.applytojob.com/apply/1JwhO4748h/Food-Services-Manager

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.