Job Description

Runnymede LTC Home, a 200-bed long-term care home in Toronto, Ontario is an exciting new project that will be dedicated to enriching the lives of our future residents in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners. Residents are expecting to be admitted in October 2025.

Our team is currently hiring for a permanent full-time Culinary Services Manager. Competitive benefits are included such as health and dental benefits, paid vacation, retirement benefits along with an opportunity to grow your career with an employer of choice.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Culinary Services Manager position is a critical role with overall accountability for the management and leadership of all operational activities within the culinary department.

As part of our team, your role as a Culinary Services Manager contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways:

Plans, coordinates, directs and monitors the effectiveness of all operational activities within the culinary department, ensuring those activities are aligned to the home's strategic plan, mission and values. Oversees recruitment, employee and labour relations, payroll and benefits, orientation, occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management, training, education and other people related functions within the culinary department. Ensures effective and efficient procurement and supply control procedures within the culinary department. Responds promptly to address dietary concerns of residents and family members, mediates appropriate responses to those concerns and implements action plans.
oManages and monitors the culinary budget, takes appropriate action where variances are identified to bring expenditures in line within the culinary budget.
oCreates menus, monitoring daily food preparation and reviewing of menus to ensure individual dietary needs of residents are met.oProvides coverage in the capacity of a Cook, as required.

Maintains an organized system of records management for the culinary department. Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation including but not limited to: Ministry Acts, regulations, policies and procedures, directives, and collective agreements. Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Food Service Supervision/Nutrition Management Program.
Must be an active member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management or a Registered Dietician.
Must have a minimum of two (2) years working experience in a managerial or supervisor capacity in a healthcare setting, preferably long-term care.
Sound knowledge of therapeutic diets, current nutritional standards relating to the geriatric population and the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act 2021, Ontario Regulations 246/10.
Excellent leadership, oral and written communication skills and strong relationship building abilities are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computerized documentation systems.
All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.

If you are passionate about contributing to a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents than we would love to speak to you about this great opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Licence/Certification:

Canadian residency or valid Canadian work permit (required)
Work Location: In person