Dietary Manager

Job Description 

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.

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 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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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.