Nutrition Manager Full Time Brierwood Garden
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Job Summary
Job Description
Mission:
As the Nutrition Manager you will play a key role in fulfilling Extendicares purpose of
Helping People Live Better by leading culinary operations within a longterm 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 Extendicares 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
Extendicares 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 Residents
plan of care
Effectively and efficiently manage the day-to-day culinary operations for the home
Support the homes 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 residents 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 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 operation excellence within defined budget
Managing vendor and community partnerships related to the delivery of culinary
services
and culinary services in a unionized environment
Taking a hands-on approach to leading mentoring and helping the dietary team
as
Qualifications:
ONTARIO ONLY: Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition
Management (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian
Valid Food Safety Handlers 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 organizations 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 seeking 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: Builds the capability of individuals and teams
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 motivate improvement
Strategy Development: Understands the organizations strategy and sets
priorities to make it happen
Self-Motivated and Results Driven: Takes ownership and holds themselves
results
Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environment and works
effectively with others with the ability to influence
Effective Communication: Actively listens seeking 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: Builds the capability of individuals and teams 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 motivate improvement.
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 across Canada operating
under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors
population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type
Full timeAt Extendicarewevespent 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 acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned 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 mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more
