Nutrition Manager Full Time Summit Place
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Job Description
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.
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
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
Time Type
Full timeAt Extendicare weve 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 an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants including those from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous peoples women people with disabilities and visible minorities.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process email us at
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations Inuit and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
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
