Job Description
Role Description: Nutrition Manager
Mission
As the Nutrition Manager, you will play a key role in fulfilling Extendicare’s purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading culinary operations within a long-term care home.
Using a person-centered approach, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver pleasurable dining experiences that promote the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.
The Nutrition Manager is an operational leader who works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and key stakeholders to advance Extendicare’s mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
Key Outcomes
Lead and develop a high-performing food service team that demonstrates Extendicare’s values and delivers exceptional service to our residents and families
Positively impact residents’ nutrition and enrichment through pleasurable dining experiences
Ensure accurate and timely provision of menu items reflective of each Resident’s plan of care
Effectively and efficiently manage the day-to-day culinary operations for the home
Support the home’s financial health by proactively managing the food and food service supplies budget, monitoring spending, and meeting financial targets
Maintain compliance with provincial legislation, company policies, regulatory standards, and collective bargaining agreements across all culinary operations functions within a unionized environment
Key Responsibilities
Providing sustained support and actively participating in quality improvement processes and development of quality improvement plans
Achieving Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
Managing the food service for residents with a focus on their individualized nutritional plan of care
Working with the multidisciplinary team along with residents and families to customize personalized menus
Ensuring food and fluid interventions (as per resident’s plan of care) are prepared and served appropriately
Ensuring menu items provided meet the assessed needs of the residents
Collaborating closely with dietitians and dietary team members to ensure service delivery is consistently compliant with organizational policies, procedures, and all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
Ensuring the team is following required infection prevention and control and food safety guidelines
ONTARIO ONLY: Completing low and moderate routine resident nutrition assessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian (RD)
Maintaining operational excellence within defined budget
Managing vendor and community partnerships related to the delivery of culinary services
Hiring, training, and engaging a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutrition and culinary services in a unionized environment
Taking a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and supporting the dietary team as required
Qualifications
ONTARIO ONLY: 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 production, food service, and long-term care
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Core Competencies (included for posting only)
Resident-Centred Nutrition and Culinary Practice
Customer Service and Communication
Leadership and People Management
Operational and Budget Management
Computer Skills and System Proficiency
Change Management
Analytical Thinking
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Attributes of an Effective Leader
Strategy Development: Understands the organization’s strategy and sets priorities to make it happen
Self-Motivated and Results Driven: Takes ownership and holds themselves and others responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environment and works effectively with others with the ability to influence
Effective Communication: Actively listens, seeks to understand all perspectives, and communicates with respect
Problem Solving: Recognizes and takes ownership to resolve issues outside of clear role mandate
Builds High-Performing Teams: Develops individual and team capability through continuous feedback, coaching, and a commitment to learning and development
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Uses data to identify and measure performance and develop solutions to drive improvement
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Time Type:
Part time
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.