Nutrition Manager-Full time-Riverbend Place

Role Description: Nutrition Manager

Mission

As the Nutrition Manager you play a key role in fulfilling Extendicares purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading culinary operations within a longterm care home. Using a personcentred approach you lead and inspire a food services team to deliver pleasurable dining experiences that enhance residents wellbeing and quality of life.

The Nutrition Manager is an operational leader who collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team and key stakeholders to advance Extendicares mission of providing people with the care they need wherever they call home.

Key Outcomes

• Lead and develop a highperforming food service team that demonstrates Extendicares values and delivers exceptional service to residents and families
• Positively impact residents nutrition enjoyment and overall enrichment through pleasurable dining experiences
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of menu items in accordance with each residents individualized plan of care
• Effectively manage the daytoday culinary operations of the home
• Support the homes financial health through proactive food and supply budget management spending oversight and achievement of financial targets
• Maintain full compliance with provincial legislation company policies regulatory standards and collective bargaining agreements within a unionized environment

Key Responsibilities

• Actively support and participate in quality improvement initiatives and the development of quality improvement plans
• Achieve Resident Satisfaction and Employee Engagement targets
• Manage food services with a focus on individualized resident nutritional plans of care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team residents and families to develop and customize personalized menus
• Ensure all food and fluid interventions are prepared and served according to residents care plans
• Confirm menu items meet assessed nutritional and therapeutic needs
• Partner closely with Dietitians and dietary team members to ensure full compliance with organizational policies procedures and all applicable legislation
• Ensure consistent adherence to infection prevention and control and food safety standards
• Ontario Only: Conduct low and moderaterisk routine resident nutrition assessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian
• Maintain operational excellence within approved budgets
• Manage vendor relationships and community partnerships related to culinary services
• Recruit hire train and engage dietary staff in a unionized environment
• Take a handson leadership approach providing mentorship coaching and operational support as needed

Qualifications

• Ontario Only: Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian designation
• Valid Food Safety Handlers Certificate
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant dietary experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
• Demonstrated passion for food production food service and longterm care
• Ability to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check (including Criminal Background Check) within six months or willingness to obtain one

Core Competencies (for posting purposes only)

• ResidentCentred 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

• Strategic Thinking: Understands organizational strategy and sets priorities to achieve objectives
• ResultsDriven: Takes ownership and accountability for delivering highquality timely and costeffective results
• Collaboration: Builds and inspires a collaborative team environment and influences effectively across teams
• Effective Communication: Actively listens to understand diverse perspectives and communicates respectfully
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves issues beyond defined role boundaries
• Team Development: Builds highperforming teams through coaching feedback and continuous learning
• DataDriven Continuous Improvement: Uses data and analytics to measure performance and drive improvement initiatives

What Extendicare Has to Offer

At Extendicare we believe teamwork creates opportunities to reach our full potential. We value our people encourage equitable growth opportunities and recognize achievement. As a valued team member you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship and support for lifelong learning
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities
• Meaningful work that enriches your life and the lives of others
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Extendicare

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 meeting the needs of Canadas growing seniors population by delivering highquality care wherever people call home.

Extendicare operates longterm care homes (owned and managed) delivers over 11 million hours of home health care services annually and provides group purchasing services to organizations representing approximately 150000 beds nationwide. We proudly employ nearly 30000 dedicated professionals who share our commitment to helping people live better.