Dietary Manager
Mission:
Join us as a leader to enhance our Nutrition & Culinary services program with a focus on our
person-centered approach. In this role you will be using a variety of specialized menus and
nutrition programs. Your passion for building trusted relationships to deliver a pleasurable
dining experience and passion for engaging a team of dietary professionals will ensure we
are able to provide overall well-being and quality of life to our residents
Key Responsibilities:
• Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Serving residents with a focus on their individualized nutritional plan
• Consistency in our branded dietary experience through continuous monitoring, quality
improvement while achieving required food safety standards
• Hiring and training a team of talented dietary professionals
• Maintaining food and labour costs
• Collaborate - Work with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families to
customize dietary plans
• Manage - the operational funding envelope along with vendor contracts
• Comply - with required company policies, Provincial regulations and applicable legislation
• Lend a Helping Hand - Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and helping the
dietary team as required
• Cultivate - Hire, train and engage a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutritional
services in a unionized environment
• Respond with HEART - Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond and Thank
Qualifications:
• Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) or
Registered Dietitian
• Valid Food Safety Handler's Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership
experience
• Passion for food and long term care
• 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.
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
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.