Food & Nutrition Manager - Long Term Care

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The Food and Nutrition Manager in a Long Term Care Residence will oversee the management and organization of the Food and Nutrition department, to provide high quality food and nutritional services to the residence with emphasis on the individual needs of the residents.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Complete Payroll;
• Ensure that optimal safety standards are maintained by all Food and Nutrition department employees;
• Completing Resident Nutritional Assessments; including quarterly assessments, MDS, including RAPs where implemented, QI’s and follow up documentation and intervention as needed, on residents identified at moderate and low nutritional risk.;
• Responsible for hiring of departmental staff, plans and implements orientation, staff training and in-service education to staff according to needs of the home and regulatory body standards;
• Monitors all procedures for resident meal service to ensure the required standards are maintained;
• Implements and maintains the activities of the Quality Improvement audit schedule;
• Visits residents during meal times to monitor resident acceptability of food;
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance. This includes the completion of annual Performance Appraisals, Staff Appreciation and/or Progressive discipline measures where required.
• Develops annual goals and objectives for the Food and Nutrition department;
• Particpation in Resident Care Conferences with other members of the leadership team and support resident and family council in chairing the Food Committee;
• Follow the monthly accounting calendar and submit all required information in a timely manner;
• Accountable for the compliance with approved operational budget for the Food and Nutrition department, including staff budget and deployment of staff to meet the needs of the residents;
• Manages, implements, communicates and supports residents and/or families in the involvement and participation in determining appropriate nutritional care needs;
• Coordinate the purchase of food, supplies and equipment required, conducts monthly food inventory;
• Reports directly to the Administrator on all aspects concerning the operation of the dietary department;
• Works in collaboration with the residence’s Registered Dietitian;

The ideal candidates will possess:

• Must be flexible and willing to respond to the needs of others;
• Previous professional experience in a health care setting an asset;
• Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Solid knowledge of basic therapeutic nutrition as it relates to the needs of the Long-Term Care population;
• Time Management skills with ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management from a recognized program;
• Must be an active Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management or a Registered Dietitian;
• Knowledge in clinical documentation;
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate;
• Proficient Computer skills;

To apply please email your CV/resume to [email protected]

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hire people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work.

Chartwell Retirement Residences is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.