Job Description

Offering competitive wages, Southbridge Owen Sound is proud of our new state-of-the-art home and welcome you to join our team! Candidates are invited to apply for Full-time Food Service Manager position to work at our new Long Term Care Home Southbridge Owen Sound, located in Owen Sound ON.

Qualifications:

• Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M.) or a Registered Dietician 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 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 registered dietician.
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 send their resume through this posting. 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