Dietary Manager

Director of Culinary Services
Mission:
Join us as a values driven leader to oversee and manage the culinary and dining services
departments. With your creativity, flair and culinary professionalism we can partner to
deliver the best in class culinary experience to our residents. With your guida nce and
management, we can offer outstanding service and diverse, flexible menus made with high
quality fresh ingredients and appetizing presentation. Our goal is to exceed our resident's
expectations
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensuring Resident & Employee Safety
• Engaging with residents and employees to consistently achieve high results through the
survey process
• Hiring & training a team of superstar culinary and serving experts
• Living our values and ensuring others on your team do to
• Maintaining Food & Labour costs
• Collaborate - Work with the Executive Director, National Culinary Manager and residents
to implement the culinary vision and program objectives.
• Manage - Effectively manage a team of people, department financials and resident
satisfaction.
• Roll-up your sleeves - Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and filling in as
required to support both the culinary and dining staff.
• Comply - Maintaining food quality in compliance with regulations company policies and
culinary standards.
• Cultivate - Build and maintain strong relationships with the community residents,
employees, and managers along with the regional support team and vendor partners.
• Create - Elevate and deliver "Best In Class" dining experience using your creative
culinary expertise.
Qualifications:
• Community College Food Services Supervisor Course or Equivalent
• Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification
• Red Seal & Smart Serve Certification
• Passion for Customer Service and Resident Interaction
• Better than average computer skills- Union Management Experience
• Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.
Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our
home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the he alth
care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified
and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care
and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and se rvices in Canada

Time Type:

Full time

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.