Dietary Manager Blenheim Community Village

Position: Dietary Manager - Full Time - Blenheim Community Village
Location: Kent (Blenheim)

Job Description  Role

Description:

Nutrition Manager Mission As the Nutrition Manager, you will play a key role in fulfilling Extendicare’s purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading culinary operations within a long-term 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 Extendicare’s 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 Extendicare’s 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 resident’s plan of care. Effectively and efficiently manage the day-to-day culinary operations for the home. Support the home’s 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  Provide sustained support and actively participate in quality improvement processes and the development of quality improvement plans. Achieve resident satisfaction and employee engagement targets. Manage food services for residents with a focus on their individualized nutritional plans of care. Work with the multidisciplinary team, residents, and families to customize personalized menus. Ensure food and fluid interventions (as outlined in the resident’s plan of care) are prepared and served appropriately.

Ensure menu items provided meet the assessed needs of residents. Collaborate 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. Ensure the team follows required infection prevention and control and food safety guidelines. Ontario Only:
Complete low and moderate routine resident nutrition assessments as delegated by the Registered Dietitian (RD). Maintain operational excellence within the defined budget. Manage vendor and community partnerships related to the delivery of culinary services. Hire, train, and engage a team of dietary staff to deliver quality nutrition and culinary services in a unionized environment. Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and supporting the dietary team as required.
Qualifications   Ontario Only:
Current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) or Registered Dietitian designation.
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 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   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 organization’s strategy and sets priorities to make it happen.
Self-Motiva…