Assistant Nutrition Manager Jobs

Company Information

We are a private, non-profit organization committed to providing top-quality accommodations and care to senior citizens. We offer a variety of living arrangements to fit the needs of our residents including, long-term care, supportive housing apartments, and wellness suites. We also have a strong mandate to meet their social, physical, health and spiritual needs.

We pride ourselves on our ability to really live our Mission of Excellence, Love and Dignity, both with residents and staff. We provide a work environment where teamwork, staff involvement and personal development are essential for success. Our staff, leadership, and Board are progressive thinkers and supportive of each other. We offer competitive benefits, excellent challenges, and opportunities.

Mission Statement

To provide with excellence, love, and dignity a full continuum of housing and services to senior citizens. We serve seniors who wish to live in a community of Christian faith.

Job Posting # 2566

Radiant Care Tabor / Pleasant Manor

Assistant Nutrition Manager

Full-Time

Position Summary

Assists the Nutrition Manager with managing all aspects of food services, housekeeping and laundry services to meet the nutritional and care needs of the residents/tenants. Ensures effective and efficient preparation and delivery of food, housekeeping and laundry services in keeping with legislative compliance and budgetary constraints.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

This posting has been posted on the bulletin boards and website of Radiant Care homes as well as on Indeed.

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide
• Food and Nutrition Management Diploma from an approved College and/or University degree in Food Service and Nutrition
• Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office)
• Must possess a Valid Food Handler’s Certificate
• Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in food services, preferably Long Term Care, with progressive leadership roles
• Must be proficient in using Synergy on demand, Point Click Care and Sysco Source
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Cultural sensitivity to the German Mennonite heritage
• Solid understanding of Ministry of Health Compliance Reviews
• Current (within 6 months) original and acceptable Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Human relations skills required to handle a variety of interactions with all stakeholders of Tabor Manor/Pleasant Manor, (i.e., Board and liaison members, families, residents/tenants, volunteers, staff, and constituents of the Mennonite community)
• Solid customer and client relationship skills
• Proven management, leadership and coaching skills
• Superior communication skills (oral and written) to handle interactions with residents, families and staff
• Experience in budgetary maintenance and reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with training of staff on a regular basis
• Ensures compliance with all Long Term Care regulations and established policies and procedures
• Assist in RAI-MDS documentation of residents
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation and service of all meals and nourishment’s following specified menus and standardized recipes
• Maintain operational records, as required (e.g. menus, production charts, food and refrigeration temperatures)
• Carries out other tasks and duties that may be assigned by the Nutrition Manager
• Ensure proper usage, maintenance and supply of all department related equipment
• Assist the Nutrition Manager in controlling the operational budget for the Dietary, Housekeeping, Laundry Departments
• Assists with staff scheduling
• Assist with the purchase, receipt, storage and control of department supplies, which may include inventory controls
• Assume the responsibilities of the Nutrition Manager during his/her absence
• Works with Dietician and other members of the management team
• Follows infection control procedures
• Assists in updating dietary records based on resident profiles, diets, diet textures, nourishments and supplements
• Ensure Dietary, Laundry and Housekeeping staff are compliant with policies, procedures, including safety, sanitation and safe working practices
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Dietary and Environmental Services department in the absence of the Nutrition Manager. This would include being on-call for weekend coverage and vacations.
• Assist with the recruitment, orientation, supervision and performance of staff
• Attend Resident Care Conferences in the absence of the Nutrition manager

We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for full-time and part-time employee
• Training in Montessori Methods for Dementia Care (Staging environments & engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful activity to enhance quality of life)
• Employer RRSP contribution
• Affordable access to our Fitness & Wellness Centre
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions
• Competitive compensation
• Our staff, leadership, and Board teams are progressive and supportive
• Excellent work environment

Application Deadline

Please submit your application no later than Friday June 2, 2023 at noon. Submissions after this deadline will not be accepted.

For more information about our home, please visit our website at: www.radiantcare.net

Radiant Care is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any aspect of the selection process, please let us know by emailing Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (905) 934-2548. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.