Qualifications:
i) An accredited Food Service Supervision/Nutrition Management program, or
ii) Food & Beverage Management
- Current Safe Food Handlers certificate
- Eligible for membership in the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management (OSNM).
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
- Experience in quantity food preparation.
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and current nutritional standards relating to a geriatric population.
- Ability to direct and supervise others using written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiar with micro-computers and dietary specific application an asset.
- Willing to actively pursue personal and professional development.
- Working knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Sanitation Code, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Public Health Inspections.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a budget.
Physical Demands:
- Standing for extended periods of time at oven and food preparation tables – for up to 10hrs/day.
- Walking short distances and manoeuvring in tight spaces within kitchen environment.
- Pulling/pushing/lifting dishracks, food carts, bulk food items, etc., up to 50lbs.
- Reaching and lifting food items and kitchen tools from and to upper shelving up to 10lbs – at times with use of an 18inch to 3ft stepping ladder.
- Ability to complete repetitive arm motions for periods of up to 1hr while peeling, chopping, and preparing food items.
- Working in warm temperatures and over fuel fired appliances for extended periods of time.
- Some memory work required when dealing with special dietary restrictions, inventory tracking and food ordering.
- Dexterity required to open caps, pull spray triggers, open condiment packages, etc.
- Sitting for extended periods at a desk for computer/typing work.
Job Description:
- Establish, implement and enforce Food Service Department policies and procedures.
- Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of the Food Service Department to ensure the provision of high-quality food service.
- Plan regular, therapeutic and alternate menus based on Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating, current resident population and special seasonal events.
- Purchase and receive all supplies necessary for daily meal preparation, nourishments and special events.
- Develop and ensure the use of standardized recipes. Oversee meal preparation and, if necessary, participate in its preparation. Supervise meal service to ensure appropriate portion control and resident acceptance.
- Hire, terminate, schedule and train all Food Service employees. Establish and monitor work flow, evaluate performance and production making necessary changes to maintain quality service.
- Interview new residents regarding dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences recording pertinent information in resident’s chart.
- Ensure sanitation regulations pertaining to food preparation and food premises are followed.
- Coordinate Dietary services with other departments as required.
- Participate in budget preparation.
- Be knowledgeable of and practice residence's fire and safety programs.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
- At the request of the Residents' Council, attends Residents' Council Meetings. Appropriate remedial action will be taken and a written report submitted to the Residents' Council for review at their next meeting.
- Maintain accurate records pertaining to each resident's nutritional care.
- Ensure all Public Health reports are communicated to staff and acted upon.
Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety
- Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
- Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
- Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
- Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
- Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
- Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.
Job Description: General
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
- Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect.
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
