Job Description

Published
October 16, 2025
Location
Sarnia, Canada
Category
Nutrition
Job Type
Full-time
Hours
Full-time, temporary (3 month contract)

Description

We are seeking a Nutrition Manager to join our team at S&R Group. In this role, you will play a vital part in promoting the health and well-being of our Residents by providing expert nutritional care and support. Your contributions will directly enhance the quality of life within our communities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of long term care experience as a Nutrition Manager Must be an active member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management Knowledge of the Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021 (FLTCA) related to nutritional standards and requirements. Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership and management skills. Strong computer skills required with previous relevant experience using software ie, Point Click Care, Synergy on Demand and Menustream

Responsibilities

Accountabilities of Food Services Operations:

Planning, organizing, directing and administrating the activities of the food service department. Attend resident multidisciplinary care conferences as stated in the LTC standards. Complete nutritional care for all residents on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the Clinical Dietitian, which includes the development of nutritional care plans, charting in resident's charts and updating required diet list, etc. as required. Interpret and individualize residents' therapeutic diets and supplements as well as other aspects of the care plan that impacts foodservices. Participate in budget control through monitoring food and supply costs and minimizing waste. Order food and supplies and complete month end inventory. Develops theme day meals and resident choice meals along with standardized recipes with input from residents and the Life Enrichment department. Participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures, utilizing input from team members, residents and families whenever possible to ensure their implementation. Supervise maintenance of records and reports relating to food costs, inventory of equipment and supplies, portion control systems, and department budget. Manages total expenses so that these are less than or equal to budget set in the annual budget process. Chair and respond to the needs brought forward from the Residents' Food Committee.

Quality Improvement/Risk Management:

Ensure that all policies relating to Health and Safety are adhered to. Complete audits relating to Quality Assurance as outlined by the Policies and Procedures according to S&R Nursing Homes. Ensure that sanitation regulations and safe food handling procedures are followed.

Human Resources Management:

Ensure the department team member levels are appropriate from a competency and skill basis given the needs of the residents. Hire, orient and schedule all food service team members. Assess and revise job routines for each position within department as required. Oversee and ensure that all aspects of the performance management and discipline processes are in keeping with S&R policies and legal requirements. Conduct monthly meetings with foodservice team members on a regularly scheduled basis. Facilitate open communication with foodservice team members through communication books, memorandums and monthly meetings. Support team members by being visible and available to team members on a daily basis and asking key questions to determine what is needed for them to be successful in their role. Ensure that all new team members and volunteers receive an orientation in keeping with S&R expectations and policies. Communicate, support, follow and enforce the Code of Conduct and Conflict Resolution process.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in interdisciplinary committees and activities as required. Act as food service liaison with all other departments within home.

Please reach out here with requests for accommodation throughout the hiring process, questions about the posting, or to

submit your resume and cover letter:

Lynda Perry



Administrator



Afton Park Place



lynda_perry@srgroup.ca

Please be advised that the Home will receive your resume directly and will oversee

all hiring decisions.